Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme Narzo 80x 5G
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) and Realme Narzo 80x 5G side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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Quick Specs
 Nothing Phone (3a) |
 Realme Narzo 80x 5G |
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|---|---|---|
| Price & Best Deals |
₹24,999
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₹9,999
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| Display | 6.77″ / 120Hz | 6.72″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 256GB | 8GB / 128GB |
| Main Camera | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 16.0 MP | 8.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 50W | 45W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 54 min | 75 min |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 780,000 | 480,000 |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 12.5 hrs | 16.2 hrs |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 600 nits |
| Spec Score | 74.5/100 | 58.0/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| 3.5mm Jack | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Side |
| SIM | Dual | Dual |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | Type-C 2.0 |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Nothing Phone (3a) 74.5
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
4.0/5
Camera
3.6/5
Performance
3.5/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.0/5
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Realme Narzo 80x 5G 58
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.3/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.2/5
Display
3.3/5
Camera
3.0/5
Performance
3.0/5
Battery
4.4/5
Software
3.4/5
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| Specification |
Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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Realme Narzo 80x 5G ₹9,999
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| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 28, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2025, April 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 11 | Available. Released 2025, April 11 |
| Body | ||
| Design score | ||
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) | 165.7 x 76.2 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | - |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
| Other Details | - | * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
| Display | ||
| Display score | ||
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 950 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support | ArmorShell glass |
| Platform | ||
| Performance score | ||
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | - |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera score | ||
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Camera score | ||
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | Yes |
| Features | - | Panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Other Details | - | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
| Battery score | ||
| Type | 5000 mAh | - |
| Capacity | - | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min | 45W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green | Blue Bolt, Titanium Grey |
| Models | A059 | - |
| Tests | ||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) | - |
| Display | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Bootup Time | Active use score 13:40h | - |
| EU Label | ||
| Energy | Class C | - |
| Battery | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles | - |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class C | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing Phone (3a) scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 74.5/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
Realme Narzo 80x 5G is the most affordable here, starting at ₹9,999. That is ₹15,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Realme Narzo 80x 5G has the largest battery at 6000 mAh. It charges at up to 45W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Nothing Phone (3a) is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 780,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
Nothing Phone (3a) has the brightest display at 3000 nits peak, with a 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.