Realme Neo8 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,290,942).
Realme Neo8
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Realme Neo8 scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 149.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.