Nokia 8 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 207g).
Nokia 8
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 160g vs 207g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $599 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $699 | $599 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Realme GT 8 Pro is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (73/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.