Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Realme Neo7

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 884,207).

The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 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
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 213g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Realme Neo7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 884207 2549313
Geekbench Single 1011 2250
Geekbench Multi 2813 7315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
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 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 213 g
Launch price $249
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • 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
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Realme Neo7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100 +65.3%
2549313 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Realme Neo7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.

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

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

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.