Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $429 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Realme Neo8 scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 124.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Realme Neo8 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.