realme Neo8 vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
64.4Performance46.7
93.2Display66.5
54.2Camera42.6
79.8Battery85.6
65.3Features100
7 spec wins — realme Neo82 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme Neo8 wins this phone face-off, 71.3 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+18). REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 47
- Stronger display score: 93 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 54 vs 43
- 86% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 80
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
Display
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+1% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+86% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,340 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17.5 h |
Design
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g+4% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+3% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Matte metal | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme Neo8 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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