{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9e-pro-vs-realme-neo8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T16:38:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9e Pro vs Realme Neo8",
    "answer": "The Realme Neo8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Realme Neo8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 115,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X9e Pro",
            "slug": "honor-x9e-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9e-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-10_26_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-27T05:34:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 98.2,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 76.4,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 MagicOS 10"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Realme Neo8",
            "slug": "realme-neo8",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-neo8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-4-2026-11_02_14-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 115999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-14T08:15:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "22 January 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162 × 77.1 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels ( 450 ppi )",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors 165 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 829",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with ( Realme UI 7.0 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB (LPDDR5X)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto, 3.5× optical zoom, OIS 8 MP ultrawide LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (non-removable) 8000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging UFCS / PPS support Bypass charging for gaming"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-neo8",
        "margin": 16.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 13,
                    "realme-neo8": 70
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 98.2,
                    "realme-neo8": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 90,
                    "realme-neo8": 90
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "realme-neo8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "realme-neo8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 76.4,
                    "realme-neo8": 100
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Neo8 costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Honor X9e Pro packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Neo8 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X9e Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9e Pro or Realme Neo8?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.6 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Honor X9e Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X9e Pro and Realme Neo8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Realme Neo8 at PKR 115,999. That makes Realme Neo8 cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X9e Pro or Realme Neo8?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Realme Neo8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}