Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 40999 | Rs. 24999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 40999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 2a (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. Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 16 5G | Phone 2a |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black | White, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 701,545 (Total) (v10) 222,438 (CPU) 174,768 (GPU) 135,612 (Memory) 168,727 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,485 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,093 (Single Core) 3,347 (OpenCL) 3,363 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,139 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Speaker Score | 72 (Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 15.25 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, Dual 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, Retouch, Screen Fill Light, HI-RES, Underwater, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 30 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps | Sony IMX615, Advanced HDR, Night Mode, Motion, Photo, Lenticular |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | Nothing OS 2.5 |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| 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 | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |