Nokia 8 vs Realme 12 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 29/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Realme 12 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 190g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $699
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Realme 12 Pro scores 26 points higher (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Realme 12 Pro — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2700 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $215 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $484. Realme 12 Pro was $484 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on performance (52/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 12 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 12 Pro (53/100 vs 12/100).