Realme Neo8 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Realme Neo8 (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Realme Neo8 scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| 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 | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (71/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.