Nokia 8.1 vs Realme GT7
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $449 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).
Nokia 8.1
Realme GT7
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $449
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, Realme GT7 — 90/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (61/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (72/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 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 | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $420 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Nokia 8.1 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Realme GT7 was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (61/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Realme GT7?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Realme GT7?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.