Realme Neo 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme Neo 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme Neo 8 has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme Neo 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 24998 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 22, 2026. The Expected cost of Realme Neo 8 is Rs. 29990. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24998.
Display comparison
Realme Neo 8 has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Realme Neo 8's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme Neo 8's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme Neo 8's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Realme Neo 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX8899 | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 22, 2026 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.1 x 162 x 8.3 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Gray, White, Purple | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Armor Glass | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | HDR image support | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Super Dart Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |