Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 12
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $429 and $750. 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 12
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $750
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| 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 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Realme Neo8 was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 68/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.