Realme Neo7 vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 20/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 218,879); the Realme Neo7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 213g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Realme Neo7 scores 47 points higher (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (70/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550332 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $170 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1065.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Neo7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (68/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (70/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 47 points (67/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.