Realme Neo7x vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $190 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 20/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7x is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 218,879); the Realme Neo7x has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7x
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes Realme Neo7x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 194g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $190
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7x vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Realme Neo7x scores 34 points higher (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (58/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (56/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme Neo7x — 72/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (58/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7x | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $190 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7x and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7x leads Redmi 5 Plus by 345.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 5 Plus was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (58/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (56/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7x or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 34 points (54/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7x and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7x has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7x or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7x leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7x or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7x over the Redmi 5 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme Neo7x (79/100 vs 32/100).