Realme Neo8 vs Redmi A7

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 doesn't; the Redmi A7 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Redmi A7
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A7 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 215g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi A7, the Realme Neo8 scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi A7: The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi A7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3222272
Geekbench Single 2903 600
Geekbench Multi 9602 1800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 1640x720
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 193 g
Price $99
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi A7
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi A7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi A7
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Redmi A7
$99
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (92/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (56/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (71/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi A7?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi A7?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi A7 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi A7?

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

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi A7?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi A7?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use.