Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $429 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 40/100 (a 37-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 502,844); the Xiaomi Mi 9T is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Realme Neo8 scores 37 points higher (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 540.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.