Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $429 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 21/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Sony Xperia XA2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $429
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Realme Neo8 scores 56 points higher (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 88/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $349 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1396.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $80. Sony Xperia XA2 was $80 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (56/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.