Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 44/100 (a 22-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 1,484,077).
Realme Neo8
Tecno Phantom X2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1484077
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Realme Neo8 scores 22 points higher (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 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, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 117.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (71/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (69/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (46/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.