Realme Neo8 vs Redmi Note 5
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi Note 5, the Realme Neo8 scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (80/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi Note 5 by 1039.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (80/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.