Both Realme Neo 8 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme Neo 8 has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 which has resolution of 2756 x 1268. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme Neo 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7560 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 29990 |
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 January 29, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is Rs. 29990.
Realme Neo 8 has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5's 6.59 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Realme's phone has only 450 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 ~ 89.8%. Realme Neo 8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Realme Neo 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX8899 | Turbo 5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 22, 2026 | January 29, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.1 x 162 x 8.3 mm | 75.2 x 157.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Colors | Gray, White, Purple | Black, White, Mint |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1268 x 2756 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Armor Glass | |
| Features | HDR image support | 4000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LHDC 5 |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| 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 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 7560 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Super Dart Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W |