Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,504,467).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Realme Neo8 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 114.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.