Realme Neo8: specifications and verdict 12 GB / 512 GB / china
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Realme

Neo8

8.3 NeoScore #155 of 1029

12 GB / 512 GB / china · Launched January 2026

Overview

NeoScore

8.3

#155 of 1029

Design & display
8.5
Performance & hardware
9.5
Camera
7.8
Connectivity
8.0
Battery & charging
7.8

Strengths

  • 165 Hz AMOLED display with 6,500-nit peak brightness.
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM.
  • 8,000 mAh battery with 80 W fast charging.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • Google Services are not supported.
  • The ultrawide camera has only 8 Mpx resolution.
Display
6.78 inAMOLED1,272 × 2,772 px165 Hz
Design
215 g77.1 mm162 mm8.3 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5Octa-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1,024 GB
AnTuTu
3,082,946Better than 85% of phones
Battery
8,000 mAh80 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.850 Mpx · f/2.88 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.4
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Processor Process Size
3 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 829
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
1,024 GB
AnTuTu Score
3,082,946
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
3,600
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
10,800
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11

Battery

Battery Capacity
8,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
80 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Design

Body Colors
Black, Grey, White, Purple
Body Thickness
8.3 mm
Body Width
77.1 mm
Body Height
162 mm
Weight
215 g
Usable Surface
91 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
2 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
6,500 nits
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.78 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,272 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,772 px
Display Pixel Density
450 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
300 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, HDR10, Always-On Display, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, SGS Certified, 10-Bit Panel, Gorilla Glass
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio

Technical

Launch price
280 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

8.29 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 512 GB / china

Design & display
8.5
Performance & hardware
9.47
Camera
7.81
Connectivity
8.03
Battery & charging
7.78
NeoScore rank
#155 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Neo8 technical sheet

The Realme Neo8 pairs a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1,272 × 2,772 pixels, a 165 Hz refresh rate and 300 Hz touch sampling. Its documented features include HDR10, LTPO, DC dimming, an always-on display and a stated peak brightness of 6,500 nits. Gorilla Glass and TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free and SGS certifications are also listed. The phone weighs 215 g, measures 8.3 mm thick and has IP68 and IP69 protection, with a specified waterproof depth of 2 m.

Performance comes from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Qualcomm Adreno 829 GPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage with capacity up to 1,024 GB. The available records list an AnTuTu v11 score of 3,082,946, plus Geekbench 6 results of 3,600 single-core and 10,800 multi-core. Storage is not expandable, and Google Services are not supported.

The 8,000 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 80 W fast charging, bypass charging and reverse charging. The 50 Mpx main camera includes optical image stabilisation and records 4K at 60 fps; the 50 Mpx telephoto camera offers 3.5x optical zoom. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and dual Nano-SIM, while the USB connection remains USB 2.0. This phone suits users who prioritise a fast display, high-end documented hardware and a large battery, provided they can accept the software, expansion and USB limitations.

Highlights

  • 1165 Hz AMOLED display with 6,500-nit peak brightness.
  • 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM.
  • 38,000 mAh battery with 80 W fast charging.
  • 450 Mpx main camera with OIS and 4K video at 60 fps.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 2Google Services are not supported.
  • 3The ultrawide camera has only 8 Mpx resolution.
  • 4The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX896
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX896
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
3.5 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, Manual White Balance, ISO Settings, Manual ISO, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Manual Shutter Speed, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Flicker Sensor, Noise Reduction, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Telephoto Camera, Triple Camera, Optical Zoom, LED Flash, Continuous Shooting, 8K Video, 4K Video, Color Spectrum Sensor
2

Rear Telephoto Camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN5
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.362 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN5
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.362 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Optical Zoom
3.5 x
Aperture
f/2.8
3

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Front Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX480
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.324 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX480
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.324 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
Features
Camera Features
Panorama
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
china
Storage
512 GB
Market codes
china

Product family

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