Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $429 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Realme Neo8 scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Realme Neo8 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (71/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.