Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22759 | Rs. 25388 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22759. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 25388.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 395 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 ~ 88.9% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Realme 13 Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5000 | A059 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29, 2024 | March 04, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 161.7 x 7.6 mm | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Victory Gold, Speed Green, Dark Purple | Black, White, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | 2000 nits (peak), Contrast Ratio: 6000000:1, up to 1200Hz instantaneous sampling rate, HDR | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 14 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n (WLAN 2.4 GHz| WLAN 5.1 GHz| WLAN 5.8 GHz), WLAN Display, WLAN Network Share, Wi-Fi 5 GHz | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 790,126 (Total) (v10) 257,748 (CPU) 199,042 (GPU) 167,388 (Memory) 161,948 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 3,246 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,167 (Single Core) 3,297 (OpenCL) 4,449 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,056 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Speaker Score | 84 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 13.75 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with BEIDOU, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes, Market and Region Dependen | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Rain Water Smart Touch, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, 6050mm square Stainless Steel VC, Powerful GT Mode, HDR Engine, Dual Stereo Speakers | 2 High-definition Mics 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 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS 2 MP | 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 |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 20X Digital Zoom, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Night Mode, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, Street Mode, Panoramic view, Slow Motion, Tilt-shift、Time-lapse, Long Exposure Photo, Doc Scanner, Movie Mode, Dual-view Video, Google Lens | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | Nothing OS 3.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x Cortex-A720@2.5 GHz& 3x Cortex-A720@2.4 GHz& 4x Cortex-A520@1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4 nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 7.5W |