Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 10/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme V21, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 32 points higher (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 0/100). 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 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 | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 32 points (42/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.