Realme Neo8 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,809,170).
Realme Neo8
Redmi Turbo 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2809170
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 69/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Realme Neo8 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (71/100 vs 43/100).
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 Turbo 5 (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.