Realme Neo8 vs ZTE Blade 20
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 12/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 303,398); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
ZTE Blade 20
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Realme Neo8 scores 54 points higher (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 20 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ZTE Blade 20 by 962.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (51/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 20 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 54 points (66/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.