Realme Neo8 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- 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, 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 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 149.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 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 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.