Realme Neo8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 859,084); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 215g vs 241g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Realme Neo8 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 275.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (71/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.