Realme Neo8 vs Redmi Note 17
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $429 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Redmi Note 17
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $429
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme Neo8 scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2328 | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 442.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. Redmi Note 17 was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.