Realme Neo8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,351,914); the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2351914
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, the Realme Neo8 scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 2351914 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.