Realme Neo8 vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 20/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Realme Neo8 scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.