Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme realme V23i
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 11/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Realme realme V23i
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 32 points higher (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.