The Nothing is cheaper and faster. The realme has a bigger battery and a 50 MP selfie camera.
Short answer
Nothing Phone (3a) - Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a 50 MP telephoto, 50 W, cheaper. realme 16 5G - 6550 mAh, a 50 MP front camera, 8/256 GB as standard, lighter (183 g).
Key differences
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.57", OLED, 1080×2372, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 50 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 6550 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 50 W |
| Protection | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.1 mm / 183 g | 201 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is faster.
Cameras
A 50 MP telephoto on the Nothing vs 50 + 2 MP on the realme. For selfies, 50 vs 32 MP in favour of the realme.
Battery
6550 vs 5000 mAh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Telephoto, speed, price - Nothing Phone (3a).
- Battery and selfies - realme 16 5G.
FAQ
Is the realme 16 protected?
Yes, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K.
What charging does the realme have?
45 W.
Which is cheaper?
The Nothing Phone (3a).