Nothing Phone 3a has better RAM than Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1604 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 24999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is June 02, 2025. The cost of Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a is Rs. 24999.
Nothing Phone 3a has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 387 PPI & Realme's phone has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.97% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.05:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Nothing Phone 3a's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Nothing Phone 3a's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a 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 C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX3945 | 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 | June 02, 2025 | March 04, 2025 |
| In The Box | realme C73 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 15W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.22 x 165.7 x 7.94 mm | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 201 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Jade Green, Crystal Purple, Onyx Black | Black, White, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7 M) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1604 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.05:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 264 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.97% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness:625nit, Brightness Adjustment: 4096 Level | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1500: 1, Colour Gamut: 83% NTSC | 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 | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | 5G NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | 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 | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | 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 | Beidou(B1I), GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Side Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Smart Signal Adjustment, AI Clear Face, Google Gemini, AI Smart Loop | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Free Call (Through Bluetooth) | 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 | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) GALAXYCORE GC32E2, 27mm, FOV: 76°, Lens: 5P | 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 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video Mode, Night Mode, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HighDefinition Mode, Street Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, SuperText Mode, Dual-view Video, Google Lens, Digital Zoom 10X | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 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 v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 6 | Nothing OS 3.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-A720@2.5 GHz& 3x Cortex-A720@2.4 GHz& 4x Cortex-A520@1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | 4 nm |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 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 | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | H.264, MPEG4, DIVX/XVID, H.263, SORENSEN SPARK, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Super Linear Speaker | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Supports OReality Audio effect, Hi-Res Audio Certification | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, BLPB47 Lithium Ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 7.5W |