Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,222,272); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9602
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $825 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme Neo8 by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Realme Neo8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.