Nokia 5.3 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 23/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Realme Neo8
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $429
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 54 points higher (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Nokia 5.3 was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 54 points (77/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.