Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 884,207).

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Realme GT7 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 884207 2835794
Geekbench Single 1011 2729
Geekbench Multi 2813 8430
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1280x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 203 g
Launch price $249
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +68.8%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.