Nokia 8.1 vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $449 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 27/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Nokia 8.1
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $449
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 43 points higher (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 2502910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 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 | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $270 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Nokia 8.1 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $179. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $179 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 43 points (70/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.