Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,349,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Realme Neo8 scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 138.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.