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.

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 27 points (70/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
What makes Realme 8i better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 205g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Realme 8i: The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 8i and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 8i MediaTek Helio G96
43/100
493222 AnTuTu
Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100 +80.3%
2502910 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Realme 8i by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8i
Price unknown
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.