Nothing Phone (2) vs Realme C30s

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) and the Realme C30s (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 11/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C30s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't; the Realme C30s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 33 points (44/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
Realme C30s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C30s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Realme C30s, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 33 points higher (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme C30s (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme C30s: The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Realme C30s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436722
Geekbench Single 1500
Geekbench Multi 4200
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, Realme UI Go
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm
Weight 201 g 186 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Realme C30s
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme C30s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Realme C30s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Realme C30s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme C30s (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (54/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme C30s?

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 33 points (44/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme C30s?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Realme C30s — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme C30s?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme C30s?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Realme C30s?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.