Realme Neo8 vs Vivo V21e
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 514,398); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Vivo V21e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo V21e, the Realme Neo8 scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo V21e by 526.4% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V21e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (71/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo V21e?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo V21e?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo V21e?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo V21e?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo V21e?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.