Nokia 8 vs Realme 14
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Realme 14
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 189g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $699
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Realme 14 — 62/100; 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 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3148 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Nokia 8 by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Realme 14 was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 14?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 14 (56/100 vs 12/100).