Realme Neo 7 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Realme Neo 7 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 7000mAh vs 5400mAh…
Realme
Realme Neo 7
$359
5categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
12categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Realme Neo 7, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Realme Neo 7 takes the lead, while the MIX Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Realme Neo 7 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Realme Neo 7 wins on endurance with 7,000 mAh and 80W fast charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Realme Neo 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $359 vs $1699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Realme Neo 7 vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Realme Neo 7 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppiWinner | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6000 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Realme Neo 7 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,410,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 7510 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Realme Neo 7 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Realme Neo 7 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Realme Neo 7 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 216 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Starship mecha deco back, aerospace metal frame, ArmorShield glass | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Realme Neo 7 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Realme Neo 7 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $359Winner | $1,699 |
Realme Neo 7
The Realme Neo 7 shatters industry endurance records with a monumental 7,000mAh Titan silicon-carbon battery packed into an 8.5mm body. Powered by MediaTek's apex Dimensity 9300+ All-Big-Core processor, a blinding 6,000 nits 8T LTPO display, and dual IP68/IP69 waterproof certification.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 7,000mAh
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh