Nokia 8.1 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 27/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 203g).
Nokia 8.1
Realme GT7 (China)
- Lighter: 180g vs 203g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 44 points higher (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Nokia 8.1 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.