Realme 8i vs Realme Neo8
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 493,222); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Realme 8i
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme 8i | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8i and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Realme 8i by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Realme Neo8?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.