Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.