Nokia 5 vs Realme Neo7x
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $169 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7x is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5
Realme Neo7x
What makes Nokia 5 better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 194g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $190
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Realme Neo7x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Realme Neo7x, the Realme Neo7x scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (58/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (56/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Realme Neo7x — 72/100; 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 Neo7x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (58/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7x (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Realme Neo7x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 3148 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $190 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo7x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo7x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5 and Realme Neo7x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7x leads Nokia 5 by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Nokia 5 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (58/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7x (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Realme Neo7x?
The Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Realme Neo7x?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Neo7x — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Realme Neo7x?
The Realme Neo7x leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Realme Neo7x?
The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Realme Neo7x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme Neo7x (58/100 vs 11/100).