Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Realme Neo8 scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 275.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.