Nothing Phone (2a) vs Realme P3
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Realme P3 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Realme P3
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1087
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme P3 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Realme P3, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme P3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Realme P3 (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P3 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Realme P3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme P3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme P3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Realme P3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Realme P3 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme P3
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme P3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Realme P3 (57/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P3 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Realme P3?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Realme P3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme P3?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme P3 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Realme P3?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Realme P3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) (57/100 vs 32/100).