Realme 16 Pro 5G vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro 5G and Nothing Phone 3a Lite comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Nothing Phone 3a Lite which has resolution of 2392 x 1084. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 30990 | Rs. 20999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 24, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 30990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite is Rs. 20999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 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 ~ 86.7%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 5G 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 3a Lite's 16 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 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 16 Pro | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | July 24, 2026 (Expected) | October 29, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 1500nits Peak Brightnes | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, 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 | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Ai Edit Genie | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP (Main) 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |