Realme Neo8 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Realme Neo8 scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 187.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.