Realme Neo8 vs Redmi K30

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 33/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 533,630).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
Redmi K30
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 25
Design 40
Value for money 93
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1809
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K30 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 208g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (40/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi K30, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K30 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K30 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K30: The Redmi K30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi K30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 3222272 533630
Geekbench Single 2903 697
Geekbench Multi 9602 1809
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 2400x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 208 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Redmi K30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Redmi K30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Redmi K30
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
66/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi K30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
33/100 -503.8%
533630 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi K30 by 503.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Redmi K30
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (69/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K30 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K30?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi K30?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi K30 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K30?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K30?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi K30?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.