Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $449
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 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 Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Realme Neo8 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme Neo8?
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 Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.