Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Realme Narzo 20A

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Realme Narzo 20A (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 18/100 vs 10/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 20A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 329,457); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20A doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20A is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Realme Narzo 20A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
Realme Narzo 20A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1128
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 230g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Realme Narzo 20A, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 8 points higher (18/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 20A significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Narzo 20A: The Realme Narzo 20A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Realme Narzo 20A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 597974 329457
Geekbench Single 799 321
Geekbench Multi 1836 1128
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 10 Android 10, Realme UI
NFC yes no
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 164.4×75.4×8.9 mm
Weight 230 g 195 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Realme Narzo 20A
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme Narzo 20A
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Realme Narzo 20A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Realme Narzo 20A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Realme Narzo 20A Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
10/100 -81.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Realme Narzo 20A by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (45/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 20A significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (56/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme Narzo 20A?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Realme Narzo 20A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme Narzo 20A?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Narzo 20A — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme Narzo 20A?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Realme Narzo 20A?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Narzo 20A is a better fit for everyday use.