Nokia 8 vs Realme V23i
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme V23i leads — 35/100 vs 29/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Realme V23i is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Realme V23i
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 185g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Realme V23i, the Realme V23i scores 6 points higher (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1736 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme V23i leads Nokia 8 by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme V23i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Realme V23i?
The Realme V23i edges out the Nokia 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Realme V23i?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Realme V23i?
The Realme V23i leads on performance (40/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Realme V23i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme V23i (52/100 vs 12/100).