Realme Neo8 vs Redmi Note 12S
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Realme Neo8 scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi Note 12S by 553.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.