Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme 16
Comparison between Nothing Phone (3a) and Realme 16: 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) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (3a), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Realme 16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 201 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69K
- against IP64
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 828,429 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,162 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-A720 core at 2.5 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.4 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A520 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,064 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 88.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 0.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 56 min | 72 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px Best value | 2,372 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 397 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, AMOLED, HDR10+, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10, Always-On Display | HDR, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, AGC DT-Star D+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A059 | RMX5171 |
