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).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Realme Neo8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
66/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 -4.3%
3088357 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi K90 by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.