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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-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 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $459
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9119 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Realme Neo8 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.