Nokia G21 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Nokia G21
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G21 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nokia G21 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.