Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $429 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 607,489); the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M14 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $429
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 430.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy M14 5G was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.