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).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 23 points (80/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 54
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 209g
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $350

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

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 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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/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
57/100
1148725 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +63.2%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Realme GT 8
$350

Price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.