Nothing Phone (2a) vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $429. 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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Realme Neo8
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $429
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) 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 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Nothing Phone (2a) was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100).
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) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.