Nokia C31 vs Realme 16T

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16T leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Realme 16T
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 96
What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Realme 16T better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Realme 16T, the Realme 16T scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 16T: The Realme 16T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Realme 16T
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 8.9×None×None mm
Weight 200 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Realme 16T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme 16T
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Realme 16T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Realme 16T
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (60/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Realme 16T?

The Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Realme 16T?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme 16T — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Realme 16T?

The Realme 16T leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Realme 16T?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 16T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.