Realme Neo8 vs Vivo S50
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $429 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Vivo S50
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $429
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo S50, the Realme Neo8 scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Vivo S50 — 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo S50 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Vivo S50 was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo S50?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Vivo S50 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo S50?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo S50?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo S50?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.