Nothing Phone 3a vs Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 3a. In terms of display resolution, Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 28999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 30, 2024. The cost of Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 28999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Nothing Phone 3a has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 3a's lower 8 GB RAM. Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | 13 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | July 30, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | realme 13 Pro+ 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 80W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide, Important Product Information（Including the Warranty Card） |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 73.91 x 161.34 x 8.41 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 185.5 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Monet Gold, Emerald Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | Pro-XDR Display, 2000nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz PWM High Frequency Dimming, Brightness adjustment: 20000 levels, Contrast: 5000000:1, 2000Hz instantaneous Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax（Wi-Fi 6） |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS ,Galileo QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 5 cm upto 1 hour |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light | 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Aqua Touch, Ai Mobile (Next Ai), Dual Stereo Speakers, Air Gestures, Supports OReality Audio, Hi-Res Audio Certification, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, AI Ultra Clarity, HYPERIMAGE+ Camera System, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Premium Vegan Leather Finish with Emerald Green Color Variant |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor: 1/1.56”, 24mm, 84.4° 50 MP ƒ/2.65 Sensor: 1/1.95”, 73mm, FOV: 32.8°, Periscope 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm, 112° |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT701 (Main) & Sony LYT600 (Periscope) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Photo, Video,street, Night, Portrait, Pro, Pano,hi-res,movie, Time-lapse,slow-mo, Long Exposure,dual-view Video, Doc Scanner, Starry Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens, 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) FOV：90° Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x Cortex-A78@ 2.40 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@ 1.95 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |