Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,010,069); the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Realme Neo8 scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 219.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.