Realme Neo8 vs Redmi K40

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Redmi K40
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 215g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi K40, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi K40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3222272 1010069
Geekbench Single 2903 1298
Geekbench Multi 9602 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 2400x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 196 g
Price $309
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100 -219.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi K40 by 219.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Redmi K40
$309
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (56/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (71/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.