Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Realme P4 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Realme P4 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $249 and $289. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme P4 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,282,176 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 Pro doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Realme P4 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $289
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1282176 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Realme P4 Pro, the Realme P4 Pro scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Realme P4 Pro — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Realme P4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 1282176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / Realme UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 162.3×76.2×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $289 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme P4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P4 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme P4 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Realme P4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme P4 Pro?
The Realme P4 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Realme P4 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme P4 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme P4 Pro?
The Realme P4 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Realme P4 Pro?
The Realme P4 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Realme P4 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme P4 Pro is a better fit for active users.