Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-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 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (71/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (71/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (69/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (48/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.