Nokia 8 vs Realme 1

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 1 has the bigger battery (3410 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 232,802); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 1 doesn't.

The Nokia 8 edges out the Realme 1 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Realme 1
Performance 17
Display 58
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 779

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
What makes Realme 1 better?
  • Bigger battery: 3410 vs 3090 mAh
  • Lighter: 155g vs 160g

  • Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 1, the Nokia 8 scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 1 (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Realme 1 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 1 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 1: The Realme 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Realme 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 438016 232802
Geekbench Single 427 341
Geekbench Multi 1500 779
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2160
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 3410 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 156.5×75.2×7.8 mm
Weight 160 g 155 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Realme 1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Realme 1
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme 1
  • 3410 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Realme 1 MediaTek Helio P60
24/100 -88.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Realme 1 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Realme 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 1 (33/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Realme 1 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 1 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 1?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Realme 1 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 1?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 1 — 24/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 1?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 1?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 1 is a better fit for everyday use.