Nokia 3 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $159 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 14/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nokia 3 better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $599
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 70 points higher (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 0/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 140 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 3 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nokia 3 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Nokia 3 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 70 points (84/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.