Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 15
Comparison between Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Realme 15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,162
- against 1,026
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,239
- against 2,932
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 1,000 Hz
- against 240 Hz
Realme 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 820,097 | 985,368 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,162 Best value | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,239 Best value | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,061 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey | Pink, Titanium, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 17 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 388 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 1,000 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, HDR10 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, NFC, DLNA, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A059P | — |
