Realme Neo8 vs Vivo NEX 3
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 859,084); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo NEX 3 doesn't; the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Vivo NEX 3
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo NEX 3, the Realme Neo8 scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2256 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo NEX 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo NEX 3 by 275.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo NEX 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (94/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (71/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo NEX 3?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo NEX 3?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.