Nokia 8 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 29/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 215g).
Nokia 8
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 160g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (84/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9602 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nokia 8 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (84/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.