Nokia 8 vs Realme C100x
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme C100x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $699 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100x leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100x has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 219g).
Nokia 8
Realme C100x
- Lighter: 160g vs 219g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $699
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme C100x, the Realme C100x scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100x leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x leads (75/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Realme C100x — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Realme C100x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C100x and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (84/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme C100x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1800 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $175 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme C100x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme C100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100x
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $524. Realme C100x was $524 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Realme C100x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C100x and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (84/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme C100x?
The Realme C100x is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme C100x?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme C100x — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme C100x?
The Realme C100x leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme C100x?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C100x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.