Nokia 8 vs Realme 3

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 23/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 3 has the bigger battery (4230 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 232,802); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 175g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Realme 3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Realme 3
Performance 17
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 27
Portability 71
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 779
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 175g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4230 vs 3090 mAh

  • Longer battery life (27/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 3, the Nokia 8 scores 6 points higher (29/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 3 leads (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme 3 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 3: The Realme 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Realme 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 438016 232802
Geekbench Single 427 341
Geekbench Multi 1500 779
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1520
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 4230 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm
Weight 160 g 175 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Realme 3
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Realme 3
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme 3
  • 4230 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Realme 3 MediaTek Helio P60
23/100 -88.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Realme 3 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Realme 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (33/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 3 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 3?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Realme 3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 3?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 3 — 23/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 3?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 3?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 3 is a better fit for everyday use.