Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $329 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme Neo7 Turbo
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $329
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; 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 Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2560650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.