Realme Neo8 vs Redmi K90
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 66/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 3,088,357).
Realme Neo8
Redmi K90
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 3088357
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2903
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi K90 by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Realme Neo8 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?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi K90?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.