Nokia 8 vs Realme C73
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Realme C73
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 160g vs 197g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (84/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1980 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Nokia 8 by 17.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Realme C73 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (84/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 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 C73?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme C73 (60/100 vs 12/100).