Realme Neo7 vs Redmi 8A

The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 193,115); the Realme Neo7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 213g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Redmi 8A, the Realme Neo7 scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Redmi 8A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 2549313 193115
Geekbench Single 2250 199
Geekbench Multi 7315 795
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
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 / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 213 g 188 g
Launch price $100
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100
2549313 AnTuTu
Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -1220.1%
193115 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Redmi 8A by 1220.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo7
Price unknown
Redmi 8A
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.

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

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

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

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

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

The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.