Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 10/100 (a 33-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 V21 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Realme V21
- 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)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Realme V21, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 33 points higher (43/100 vs 10/100). 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (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 V21 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (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 V21 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 33 points (43/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Realme V21?
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 V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.