Nokia 8.1 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Nokia 8.1
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (73/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nokia 8.1 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Nokia 8.1 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (73/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.