Nokia 8 vs Realme 12
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 47/100 vs 29/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme 12 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Realme 12
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 188g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 688 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1900 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 18 points higher (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 leads (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 leads (48/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Realme 12 — 54/100; 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 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (84/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1900 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 leads Nokia 8 by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Realme 12 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (41/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (84/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 12?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 12 (48/100 vs 12/100).