Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Realme Neo7 Turbo

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $249 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 884,207).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $270

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Realme Neo7 Turbo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
AnTuTu 884207 2502910
Geekbench Single 1011 2233
Geekbench Multi 2813 7478
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1280x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 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
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 205 g
Launch price $249 $270
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP 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 Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100 +64.7%
2502910 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270

Launch price difference: $21. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $21 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (84/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.