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Last updated October 26, 2026

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Huawei Ascend Y 300
7.7
Huawei Ascend Y 300
Huawei · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Nokia Lumia 720
7.7
Nokia Lumia 720
Nokia · Windows Phone 8
Unihertz Atom XL
7.7
Unihertz Atom XL
Unihertz · Android 10
Pros
+ 48MP camera
+ IP68 rating
+ Fingerprint-resistant screen
+ Reasonably priced
Cons
− Older CPU
− Missing dust and dirt protection for ports
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
7.7
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
OnePlus · Android 11
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
7.7
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Motorola · Android 9.0 Pie
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
7.7
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
OnePlus · Android 12
Nokia E72
7.7
Nokia E72
Nokia · Symbian v9.2 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1)
Realme 8
7.7
Realme 8
Realme · Android 11
Compass Verdict

While the differences are fairly small between the two phones, they make the phones suited for specific types of users. The Realme 8 is geared towards higher performance and better visuals whilst leaving out 5G support, whereas the Realme 8 5G is all about 5G capability and affordability.

Motorola Krave
7.7
Motorola Krave
Motorola · Custom
Huawei P40 lite 5G
7.7
Huawei P40 lite 5G
Huawei · Android 10
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
7.7
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi · Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Honor Magic Vs
7.7
Honor Magic Vs
Honor · Android 13
Samsung Omnia HD
7.7
Samsung Omnia HD
Samsung · Symbian v9.4 (S60 5th Edition)
Asus ZenFone 3 Max
7.7
Asus ZenFone 3 Max
Asus · Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S
7.7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S
Xiaomi · Android 9.0 Pie
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