Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 16/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 50 points (66/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Realme Neo8 scores 50 points higher (66/100 vs 16/100). 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 "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Tecno Spark 20C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek
AnTuTu 3222272
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 720x1612
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 215 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (69/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 50 points (66/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.