Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 59/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 31 points higher (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 31 points (90/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.