Realme 12 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 42/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Realme 12 Lite by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 12 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.