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; estimated prices are $349 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 57/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $350
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 23 points higher (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (56/100 vs 40/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (100/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9494 | |
| 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 | 0 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 | |
| Price | $349 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 62/100).
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 Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (56/100 vs 40/100).
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (100/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 23 points (80/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Realme GT 8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).
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.