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 — 61/100 vs 23/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500).
Nothing Phone (3)
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 38 points higher (61/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (54/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 38 points (61/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.