Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Redmi Note 8
The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $270 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 30/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 329,457); the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $270
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Redmi Note 8, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 40 points higher (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; 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 Note 8 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo7 Turbo | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 2502910 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $180 |
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Redmi Note 8 by 659.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $90. Redmi Note 8 was $90 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.