Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 77/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,222,272).
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme Neo8 by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Realme Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.