Nokia 5 vs Realme 12 Pro
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $169 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 18/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (736,675 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 190g).
Nokia 5
Realme 12 Pro
- Lighter: 152g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $215
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 736675 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 935 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2719 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Realme 12 Pro scores 37 points higher (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (53/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Realme 12 Pro — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (52/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 2719 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $215 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5 and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 Pro leads Nokia 5 by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $46. Nokia 5 was $46 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (52/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (80/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (49/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 37 points (55/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on performance (52/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Realme 12 Pro?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.