Nokia 8 vs Realme 3i
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 3i 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 3i doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 175g).
Nokia 8
Realme 3i
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 779
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 4230 vs 3090 mAh
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 3i, the Nokia 8 scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 3i leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 3i (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 3i notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme 3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| 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), planned upgrade to Android 10.0 | |
| 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 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme 3i
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 3i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 3i
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Realme 3i by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 3i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme 3i (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 3i notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 3i?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Realme 3i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 3i?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 3i — 25/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 3i?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 3i?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 3i is a better fit for everyday use.