Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme Neo7
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme Neo7
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 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 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Neo7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme Neo7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme Neo7?
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?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme Neo7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.