Realme Neo8 vs Redmi 12
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 22/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi 12, the Realme Neo8 scores 44 points higher (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $150 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi 12 by 788.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (51/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (52/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 44 points (66/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.