Realme Neo 8 has better RAM than Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme Neo 8 has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2436 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme Neo 8 | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 64 MP + AI Camera Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 18199 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 22, 2026. The Expected cost of Realme Neo 8 is Rs. 29990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 30, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18199.
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Tecno's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Tecno's phone ~ 89.7%.
Realme Neo 8's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + AI Camera Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme Neo 8's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme Neo 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Realme Neo 8 | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX8899 | LJ8k (Pova Curve) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | January 22, 2026 | May 30, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.1 x 162 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 177 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Gray, White, Purple | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Armor Glass | |
| Features | HDR image support | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) (AI Camera) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Mali-G615 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Super Dart Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |