Realme Neo8 vs Redmi 15C
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 346,495); the Redmi 15C is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Redmi 15C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi 15C, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| 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 / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi 15C by 830.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 15C?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi 15C?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 15C is a better fit for everyday use.