Nokia 8.1 vs Realme GT7 Pro
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 222g).
Nokia 8.1
Realme GT7 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $650
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Realme GT7 Pro, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Realme GT7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 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, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $650 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Realme GT7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Nokia 8.1 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Nokia 8.1 was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme GT7 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.