Realme C71 vs Realme Neo8
The Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm 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 6000); the Realme C71 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Realme C71
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C71 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme C71 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme C71 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 725 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $146 | — |
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme C71 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme C71 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme C71 by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C71 and the Realme Neo8?
The Realme C71 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C71 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C71 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C71 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme C71 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.