Nokia 8 vs Realme P4
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $699 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4 leads — 57/100 vs 29/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme P4 is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Realme P4
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme P4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $699
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme P4, the Realme P4 scores 28 points higher (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Realme P4 — 68/100; 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 P4 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme P4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.3×75.9×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme P4
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme P4
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme P4
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme P4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4 leads Nokia 8 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Realme P4 was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme P4?
The Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 28 points (57/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme P4?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme P4 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Realme P4?
The Realme P4 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme P4?
The Realme P4 leads on performance (57/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme P4?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme P4 (68/100 vs 12/100).