Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Redmi 8A

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $270 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 23/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 193,115); the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 47 points (70/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $270

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Redmi 8A, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 47 points higher (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

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.
Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo Redmi 8A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 2502910 193115
Geekbench Single 2233 199
Geekbench Multi 7478 795
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 205 g 188 g
Launch price $270 $100
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2502910 AnTuTu
Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -1196.1%
193115 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Redmi 8A by 1196.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270
Redmi 8A
$100

Launch price difference: $170. Redmi 8A was $170 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 8A?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 47 points (70/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi 8A?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 8A?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 8A?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Redmi 8A?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.