Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Spark Go

Realme Neo8

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

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Tecno Spark Go

MediaTek Dimensity 6400

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The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark Go (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $429 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 581,041); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go doesn't; the Tecno Spark Go is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Neo8

Performance 91

Display 94

Camera 56

Battery 71

Portability 47

Value for money 80

Tecno Spark Go

Performance 45

Display 55

Camera 30

Battery 51

Portability 63

Value for money 74

What makes Realme Neo8 better?

Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 581041
Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 803
Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2047
Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

Higher performance (91/100 vs 45/100)
Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Tecno Spark Go better?

Lighter: 194g vs 215g
Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $429

Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Tecno Spark Go, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Tecno Spark Go — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification	Realme Neo8	Tecno Spark Go
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu	3222272	581041
Geekbench Single	2833	803
Geekbench Multi	9119	2047
Display	6.8" AMOLED	6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution	1272x2772	720x1600
Refresh rate	165 Hz	120 Hz
Battery	8000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charging	80W	18W
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP
Ultrawide	8 MP	0 MP
Telephoto	50 MP	0 MP
Front camera	16 MP	5 MP
RAM	12GB / 16GB	4GB / 8GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB
OS	Android 16	Android 15
Brightness (peak)	6500 nits	—
NFC	yes	no
Protection	IP69	IP64
Dimensions	162.0×77.1×8.3 mm	167.7×77.9×8.0 mm
Weight	215 g	194 g
Launch price	$429	$109