Nokia 8 vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 29/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 181g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 181g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro scores 20 points higher (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2318 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme Narzo 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 50 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads on performance (51/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (46/100 vs 12/100).