Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme C30s
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) and the Realme C30s (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 11/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't; the Realme C30s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme C30s
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme C30s, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 31 points higher (42/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme C30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Realme UI Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme C30s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme C30s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 31 points (42/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme C30s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme C30s — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme C30s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme C30s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme C30s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.