Nokia 5 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5
Realme Neo8
What makes Nokia 5 better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $429
- Better portability (84/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). 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). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, 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 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (84/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nokia 5 by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $260. Nokia 5 was $260 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (94/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (84/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.