Nothing Phone (3) vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Realme 9 Pro Plus
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 216.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (82/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.