The Realme Neo8 is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 8,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2026).
2026 · Mid-range · Android 16
Overall
A
Performance
B
Display
A
Battery
A
Camera
B
Charging
A
Software
B+
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.78" · 162 x 77.1 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
RAM12GB | 16GB
Storage1TB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera50 MP · Color spectrum sensor
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 8,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Sharp 450 PPI screen
✓6.78" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Available
Announced
2026, January 22
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Yes, the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Realme Neo8 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 80W (80W wired, 80W/44W UFCS, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC).
The Realme Neo8 is rated IP68/IP69 — IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 72 h) RGB LED (on the back).
No, the Realme Neo8 does not support a memory card.
The Realme Neo8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Realme Neo8 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Realme Neo8 has stereo speakers.
The Realme Neo8 ships with Android 16, Realme UI 7.0.
The Realme Neo8 uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The Realme Neo8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band.
The Realme Neo8 has 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0.
