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 (2,560,650 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Realme Neo7 Turbo
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: 2560650 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 — 54/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 2560650 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.