Nokia XR21 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 592,015); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme Neo8
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (47/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nokia XR21 by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (47/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.