Side-by-side technical data
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Realme GT Neo 5
Comparison between Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Realme GT Neo 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nubia and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Glass
- against Plastic
Realme GT Neo 5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,400 nits
- against 1,300 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 451 ppi
- against 400 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,753,311 | 1,288,163 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,723 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,191 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x3.2GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.02GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Purple, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 87.9 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | RGB Light Strip |
Battery
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 150 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,400 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.74″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,116 px | 1,240 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 451 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 960 Hz | 2,160 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro | GT Neo 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX3706 |
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