Nokia 3 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 14/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 215g).
Nokia 3
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 140g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 63 points higher (77/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 9602 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | — |
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 3 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nokia 3 by 97.7% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 63 points (77/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.