Realme Neo8 vs Redmi 14C (China)

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 14C (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 358,383); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C (China) doesn't.

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Redmi 14C (China)
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 14C (China) better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 215g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi 14C (China), the Realme Neo8 scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 14C (China): The Redmi 14C (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi 14C (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 3222272 358383
Geekbench Single 2903 432
Geekbench Multi 9602 1416
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 720x1640
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi 14C (China)
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi 14C (China)
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi 14C (China)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi 14C (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi 14C (China) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
32/100 -799.1%
358383 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi 14C (China) by 799.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (56/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (71/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 14C (China)?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 14C (China)?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 14C (China) — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 14C (China)?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 14C (China)?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi 14C (China)?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 14C (China) is a better fit for everyday use.