Realme Neo8 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 3,119,308).

The Realme Neo8 edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 92
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9494
  • Lighter: 215g vs 227g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2903
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Realme Neo8 scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3222272 3119308
Geekbench Single 2903 3041
Geekbench Multi 9602 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1280x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 227 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 -3.3%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Realme Neo8 edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.