Realme Neo8 vs ZTE S30
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 24/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 514,398); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the ZTE S30, the Realme Neo8 scores 42 points higher (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 184 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ZTE S30 by 526.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (69/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 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 S30?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 42 points (66/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the ZTE S30?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE S30?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the ZTE S30?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the ZTE S30?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.