Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $280 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 671.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.