Nokia 8 vs Realme 5i
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 329,457); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Nokia 8
Realme 5i
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better camera (13/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme 5i, the Nokia 8 scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 5i and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme 5i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1128 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 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; ColorOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme 5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Realme 5i by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 5i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 5i and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 5i?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Realme 5i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme 5i?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme 5i — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme 5i?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme 5i?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.