Nokia G21 vs Realme GT 8
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $179 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Nokia G21
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $350
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $350 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G21 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nokia G21 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $171. Nokia G21 was $171 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Realme GT 8?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Realme GT 8?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.