Realme Neo8 vs Redmi K50i

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,089,139); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money 88
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 215g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi K50i, the Realme Neo8 scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi K50i
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 3222272 1089139
Geekbench Single 2903 1139
Geekbench Multi 9602 3842
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" FFS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2460
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5080 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 IP53
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm
Weight 215 g 200 g
Launch price $429
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100 -195.9%
1089139 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi K50i by 195.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo8
$429
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (92/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (71/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K50i?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi K50i?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K50i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K50i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi K50i?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.