Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Realme GT 8
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $449
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Realme GT 8 — 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Realme GT 8 was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.