Nokia 6.1 vs Realme Neo8

The Nokia 6.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 20/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 215,323); the Nokia 6.1 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 6.1
Performance 15
Display 42
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 74
Value for money 0
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes Nokia 6.1 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 215g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 6.1 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6.1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 47/100).

Nokia 6.1: The Nokia 6.1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 6.1 Realme Neo8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 215323 3222272
Geekbench Single 181 2903
Geekbench Multi 960 9602
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1920x1080 1272x2772
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 148.8×75.8×8.2 mm 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 215 g
Launch price $269
Camera comparison
Nokia 6.1
  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 6.1
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 6.1
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 6.1 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 6.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
20/100
215323 AnTuTu
Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100 +93.3%
3222272 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Nokia 6.1 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 6.1
$269
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (92/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (94/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (56/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (71/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6.1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 6.1 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 6.1 and the Realme Neo8?

The Nokia 6.1 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6.1 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6.1 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 6.1 over the Realme Neo8?

The Nokia 6.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.