Realme Neo8 vs Redmi Note 17
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 33/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 600,942).
Realme Neo8
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 60/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $185 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 436.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (51/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.