Nokia 5 vs Realme P4x
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Realme P4x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $169 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4x leads — 53/100 vs 18/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme P4x is faster in AnTuTu (941,780 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4x doesn't; the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5
Realme P4x
What makes Nokia 5 better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $190
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme P4x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 941780 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2939 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Realme P4x, the Realme P4x scores 35 points higher (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x leads (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4x leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x leads (60/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Realme P4x — 70/100; 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 P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Realme P4x (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Realme P4x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 941780 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 2939 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 165.9×76.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $190 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme P4x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme P4x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme P4x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5 and Realme P4x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4x leads Nokia 5 by 80.8% 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 P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (57/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (76/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (60/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Realme P4x (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 35 points (53/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Realme P4x?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme P4x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x leads on performance (57/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Realme P4x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme P4x (57/100 vs 11/100).