Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Realme Neo8 scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 312.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (71/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.