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; launch prices were $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 (3,126,402 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme GT 8
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $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: 3126402 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
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 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $329 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Nothing Phone (3a) was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 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).
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 (91/100 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.