Nothing Phone (2) vs Realme GT 8
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $599 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 63/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,436,722).
Nothing Phone (2)
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 17 points higher (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (100/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $599 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $249. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $249.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (100/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme GT 8?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Realme GT 8?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.