Realme Neo8 vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 36W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 92/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 215g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Realme Neo8 scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 303.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos Sense9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.