Nothing Phone (4a) vs Realme GT 8

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-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 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 58

Realme GT 8

Performance 91
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 94

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $350

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Realme GT 8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1039119
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3168
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 18 points higher (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Realme GT 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1039119 3126402
Geekbench Single 1223 3013
Geekbench Multi 3168 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 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm —
Weight 190 g 209 g
Launch price $349 $350

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Realme GT 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Realme GT 8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Realme GT 8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1039119 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +66.8%
3126402 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a)

$349

Realme GT 8

$350

Launch price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (4a) was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (98/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (85/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Realme GT 8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) 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.