Nokia 8.1 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Nokia 8.1
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nokia 8.1 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 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 Neo8?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.