Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 25/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 181g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 17 points higher (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 29/100). 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 Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 181 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
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 Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (58/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (73/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.