Realme Neo8 vs Vivo iQOO Z9x
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9x (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-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 736,675); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9x is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9x, the Realme Neo8 scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9x is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo iQOO Z9x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo iQOO Z9x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo iQOO Z9x by 337.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9x is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9x — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z9x is a better fit for everyday use.