Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
215 g |
| thickness |
8.3 mm |
| width |
77.1 mm |
| height |
162 mm |
| volume |
103.66866 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP69 |
| waterproof depth rating |
2 m |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Realme Neo8 features a sleek design with a weight of 215 g and dimensions of 162 mm in height, 77.1 mm in width, and a thickness of 8.3 mm. With an IP69 Ingress Protection rating, it offers waterproof durability, capable of withstanding immersion up to 2 meters deep. While it does not have a rugged build, it maintains a compact volume of 103.66866 cm³ for easy handling and portability. The device is not foldable, ensuring a traditional smartphone form factor.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.78" |
| pixel density |
450 ppi |
| resolution |
1272 x 2772 px |
| refresh rate |
165Hz |
| touch sampling rate |
300Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
1000 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| supports HDR10 |
✓ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✓ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✓ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Realme Neo8 features a 6.78″ OLED/AMOLED display with a high pixel density of 450 ppi and a resolution of 1272 x 2772 px for crisp, detailed visuals. The display supports a 165Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate, offering smooth interactions and responsiveness. With a typical brightness of 1000 nits, it ensures vibrant content even in bright environments. Additionally, the screen supports advanced features such as HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision for rich, lifelike colors, and includes Always-On Display functionality for quick access to information.
Performance:
| internal storage |
1024GB |
| RAM |
16GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| GPU name |
Adreno 840 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 3.8 & 6 x 3.32 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
10800 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
3600 |
| GPU clock speed |
1200 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
4800 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
3 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL version |
3.2 |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
84.8 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
3 |
| memory channels |
2 |
| eMMC version |
5.1 |
| maximum memory amount |
24GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| GPU execution units |
3 |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| supported displays |
1 |
The Realme Neo8 delivers impressive performance with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM and 1024GB of internal storage for seamless multitasking and ample space. It features a high clock speed of 2 x 3.8 GHz and 6 x 3.32 GHz for the CPU, supported by 1200 MHz GPU clock speed for graphics-heavy tasks. The device also supports multithreading and HMP (Heterogeneous Multi-Processing), allowing efficient management of tasks across the 8 CPU threads. With 84.8 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth, it ensures fast data processing and smooth performance across applications.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 50 & 8 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
1.8 & 2.8 & 2.2f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
16MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 60 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
2 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
3.5x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✓ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✓ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.4f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| minimum focal length |
16 mm |
| maximum focal length |
80 mm |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Realme Neo8 features a versatile camera setup with a 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP main camera, supporting optical zoom up to 3.5x and equipped with phase-detection autofocus for clear, sharp photos. The device includes advanced features like optical image stabilization for steady shots, manual controls for exposure, ISO, and shutter speed, and HDR mode for enhanced dynamic range. For video, it supports 2160p recording at 60 fps and offers slow-motion capabilities, while the 16 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies and features a wide aperture of f/2.4.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 16 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Realme Neo8 runs on Android 16, offering a range of privacy and customization features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone access control. Users can personalize their experience with theme customization, dynamic theming, and dark mode, while maintaining control over app tracking and notifications. It also supports multitasking with split screen and provides features like Live Text and full-page screenshots for improved usability. Additional tools such as PiP, battery health check, and child lock enhance the overall user experience.
Battery:
| battery power |
8000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
80W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✕ |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
Equipped with an impressive 8000 mAh battery, this device supports fast charging at a rate of 80W, ensuring quick power-ups when needed. Although it lacks wireless and reverse wireless charging capabilities, it comes with a charger and features a battery level indicator for easy monitoring. The rechargeable battery is built to last, but it is not removable.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✓ |
| has LDAC |
✓ |
| has aptX HD |
✓ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
This device delivers excellent audio quality with stereo speakers and supports high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs, including aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC. However, it does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, or a built-in radio.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
January 2026 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
6 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
10000 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
3500 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✓ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device offers robust connectivity with 5G support, Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 7 versions, and Bluetooth 6. It also features USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, and a fingerprint scanner for added convenience. However, it lacks support for external memory, satellite SOS, crash detection, and HDMI output.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device features a video light for enhanced lighting during video recording. However, it does not include sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.