Realme C61 (India) vs Realme Neo8
The Realme C61 (India) (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 28/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 (India) doesn't; the Realme C61 (India) is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).
Realme C61 (India)
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 187g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Realme C61 (India) vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 49 points higher (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 (India) notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme C61 (India) | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme C61 (India)
- Main: 32MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C61 (India)
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme C61 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 (India) notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme C61 (India) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) by 49 points (77/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 (India) and the Realme Neo8?
The Realme C61 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C61 (India) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 (India) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 (India) over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme C61 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.