Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $599 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.