Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Realme C73
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 42/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 32 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 528,398); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Realme C73
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 771
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Realme C73, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 3 points higher (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Realme C73 (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Realme C73 by 13.2% 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 C73 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Realme C73 (47/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme C73?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Realme C73 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme C73?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme C73?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme C73 (62/100 vs 30/100).