Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Realme 12 Pro

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (736,675 vs 597,974); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).

The Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 95
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 736675 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 935 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2719 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 230g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Realme 12 Pro scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (95/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Realme 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 597974 736675
Geekbench Single 799 935
Geekbench Multi 1836 2719
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 32 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 230 g 190 g
Price $215
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
38/100 +18.8%
736675 AnTuTu

Realme 12 Pro leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Realme 12 Pro
$215
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme 12 Pro?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 38/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Realme 12 Pro?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.