Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Pop 9
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 42/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 528,398); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Tecno Pop 9
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Tecno Pop 9, the Realme Neo8 scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Tecno Pop 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Tecno Pop 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Tecno Pop 9 by 509.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Pop 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (56/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Pop 9?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Pop 9 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Tecno Pop 9?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.