Realme Neo8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo8
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Vivo iQOO Neo8
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 126.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.