Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,345,563); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Realme Neo8 scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 37.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (71/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.