Nokia 5.3 vs Realme GT 8
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 23/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Nokia 5.3
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $350
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 57 points higher (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $350 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $151. Nokia 5.3 was $151 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 57 points (80/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme GT 8?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme GT 8?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.