Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme V30
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 11/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't; the Realme V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Realme V30
- 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)
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Realme V30, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 31 points higher (42/100 vs 11/100). 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 V30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (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 V30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Realme V30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 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 | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V30
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme V30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V30
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 V30 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (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 V30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme V30?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Realme V30 by 31 points (42/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme V30?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme V30 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme V30?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Realme V30?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Realme V30?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.