Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Realme Neo8 scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (71/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Xiaomi 14 Civi by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.