Realme Neo8 vs Redmi 4A

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 4A (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 17/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 180,934); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4A doesn't; the Redmi 4A is noticeably lighter (131g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Redmi 4A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 4A better?
  • Lighter: 131g vs 215g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi 4A, the Realme Neo8 scores 60 points higher (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 4A: The Redmi 4A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi 4A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
AnTuTu 3222272 180934
Geekbench Single 2903 130
Geekbench Multi 9602 488
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 3120 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
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 139.9×70.4×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 131 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi 4A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi 4A
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi 4A
  • 3120 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi 4A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi 4A Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
17/100 -1680.9%
180934 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi 4A by 1680.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Redmi 4A
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (92/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (56/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (71/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 4A?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 4A?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 4A — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 4A?

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

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 4A?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi 4A?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 4A is a better fit for everyday use.