Realme Neo8 vs TCL 50 LE
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $429 and $92. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 515,647); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't; the TCL 50 LE is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
TCL 50 LE
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $429
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the TCL 50 LE, the Realme Neo8 scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, TCL 50 LE — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $92 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads TCL 50 LE by 524.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $337. TCL 50 LE was $337 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the TCL 50 LE?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the TCL 50 LE?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the TCL 50 LE?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the TCL 50 LE?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the TCL 50 LE?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.