Nokia 8 vs Realme GT 8

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 29/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 51 points (80/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 209g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $699

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 51 points higher (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Realme GT 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 438016 3119308
Geekbench Single 427 3041
Geekbench Multi 1500 9494
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1440x3136
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 209 g
Price $699 $350
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +86.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Nokia 8 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Realme GT 8
$350

Price difference: $349. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (84/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 51 points (80/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme GT 8?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme GT 8?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.