Nokia 8 vs Realme 16T
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16T leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 16T is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.
Nokia 8
Realme 16T
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 16T, the Realme 16T scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 16T leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (64/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Realme 16T — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme 16T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1980 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 8.9×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | $200 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 16T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 16T leads Nokia 8 by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Realme 16T was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 16T?
The Realme 16T is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 16T?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 16T — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 16T?
The Realme 16T leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 16T?
The Realme 16T leads on performance (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 16T?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 16T is a better fit for everyday use.