Realme Neo8 vs Redmi 17
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 652,054).
Realme Neo8
Redmi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2410
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi 17, the Realme Neo8 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 652054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 943 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2410 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi 17 by 394.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 17?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 17?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 17?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 17?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi 17?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.