realme Neo8 vs TECNO POVA 7 5G
64.4Performance32.6
93.2Display56.8
54.2Camera30.1
79.8Battery61.9
65.3Features60
10 spec wins — realme Neo81 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme Neo8 wins this phone face-off, 71.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+32). TECNO POVA 7 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme Neo8
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 93 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 54 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 62
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+14% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+622% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | — | 825,080Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 315,046Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 108,324Bottom 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 142,983Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 258,727Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 930Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,701Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+33% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 207 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+7% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Matte metal | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+200% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |