Nokia XR21 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm 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).
Nokia XR21
Realme Neo8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Higher performance (92/100 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)
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 (92/100 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 (92/100 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).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9602 | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 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).
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 (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.