Nothing Phone (4a) vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-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 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9602 | |
| 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 | 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 64.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (71/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (69/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.