Realme Neo8 vs Redmi 3S
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 21/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 180,440); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Redmi 3S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi 3S, the Realme Neo8 scores 56 points higher (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 144 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi 3S by 1685.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (71/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 3S?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 3S?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 3S — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 3S?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 3S?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi 3S?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use.