Realme 8i vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 43/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 493,222); the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Realme 8i
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 27 points higher (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme 8i | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 2502910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $270 |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 8i and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Realme 8i by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 27 points (70/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.