Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 11i

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 750,481); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 215g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 3222272 750481
Geekbench Single 2903 936
Geekbench Multi 9602 2318
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 207 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11i MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100 -329.4%
750481 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi 11i by 329.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (92/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (71/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.