Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4900); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 3,161,830); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 3161830
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Realme Neo8 scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.