Realme Neo8 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 20/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 514,398); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Realme Neo8
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme Neo8 scores 46 points higher (66/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi Note 9S by 526.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 46 points (66/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.