Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 12
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Realme Neo8 scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (69/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi 12 by 143.7% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (69/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.