Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Pop X
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 26/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 310,000); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't; the Tecno Pop X is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Tecno Pop X
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 310000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Tecno Pop X, the Realme Neo8 scores 40 points higher (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop X leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Tecno Pop X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Tecno Pop X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Tecno Pop X by 939.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (67/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pop X?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X by 40 points (66/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Pop X?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Pop X — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pop X?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pop X?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Tecno Pop X?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pop X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.