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 (736,675 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 190g).

The Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 70
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 190g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 736675 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 935 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2719 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)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 0/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (70/100 vs 0/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Realme 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 438016 736675
Geekbench Single 427 935
Geekbench Multi 1500 2719
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
12
camera
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
55/100 +40.5%
736675 AnTuTu

Realme 12 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Realme 12 Pro
$215

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 0/100).

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?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.