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).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Blade A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.