Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Realme 12
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Realme 12
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 688
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1900 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Realme 12 by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme 12?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme 12?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Realme 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 12 (68/100 vs 30/100).