Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Realme GT 8

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 59/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 209g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 21 points higher (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Realme GT 8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1037391 3119308
Geekbench Single 1111 3041
Geekbench Multi 2560 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g 209 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +66.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Realme GT 8
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (85/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.