Realme Neo8 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,222,272).
Realme Neo8
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 66/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $561 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Realme Neo8 by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (94/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Realme Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.