Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme P3
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme P3 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 54/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme P3
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3148
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Realme P3 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme P3, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 6 points higher (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme P3 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme P3 (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P3 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme P3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme P3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme P3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Realme P3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Realme P3 by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme P3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme P3 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Realme P3 (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P3 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme P3?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Realme P3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme P3?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme P3 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme P3?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme P3?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.