Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 13
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $429 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-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 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 13
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $640
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 13, the Realme Neo8 scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 13 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi 13 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $211. Realme Neo8 was $211 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Xiaomi 13 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 13?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Xiaomi 13 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 13?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.