Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.