realme Neo8 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
64.4Performance46.7
93.2Display80.7
54.2Camera41.9
79.8Battery66.6
65.3Features86.7
7 spec wins — realme Neo82 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme Neo8 wins this phone face-off, 71.3 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+13). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 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 47
- Stronger display score: 93 vs 81
- Stronger camera score: 54 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 67
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 12% lower weight: 189 g vs 215 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
Display
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+5% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+44% | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+23% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.4 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Matte metal | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme Neo8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |