Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Realme Neo8
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.