realme Neo8 vs Redmi 17 5G
64.4Performance20
93.2Display40.9
54.2Camera29
79.8Battery71.3
65.3Features86.7
10 spec wins — realme Neo82 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme Neo8 wins this phone face-off, 71.3 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and performance (+44). Redmi 17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme Neo8
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 93 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 71
- 688% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 825 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+77% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+688% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+7% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g+7% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+6% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Matte metal | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme Neo8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |