Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme GT 8

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $329 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,044,507).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 209g
  • Cheaper: $329 vs $350

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 62/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Realme GT 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1044507 3119308
Geekbench Single 1162 3041
Geekbench Multi 3315 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g 209 g
Price $329 $350
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +66.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Realme GT 8
$350

Price difference: $21. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $21.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (85/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.