Nothing Phone (3A) vs. Realme P3 Pro 5G: Which mid-range smartphone you should buy? , Mint

The mid-range smartphone segment in India has seen two compelling contenders: The Nathing Phone (3A) series and the Realme P3 Pro 5G launch. Both devices provide a mixture of premium features at competitive price points, but which provide better value for money? Let us look closely.

Design and construction quality

Nothing continues the phone (3A) brand signatures continuing transparent beauty, extended with a glass back panel and gliff interface – 26 adaptable LED zone for notifications and alerts. The phone consists of an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance.

On the other hand, Realme P3 Pro 5G takes the durability one step forward with an impressive IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, making it more resistant to water subsans and high pressure jets. Although it does not have any LED interfaces like phone (3A), Nebula Glow, Saturn Brown and Galaxy Purple add to its smooth design to its appeal.

Display comparison

Nothing phone (3A) sports a flexible AMOLED display of 6.77 inch with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and an impressive peak of 3,000 notes. Meanwhile, Realme P3 Pro 5G comes with a slightly larger 6.83-inch 1.5k quad curved AMOLED display, characterized by 120Hz refresh rate and 3840Hz PWM dimming, which makes the better eyes comfortably in low-light settings.

While both performances promise smooth visuals, the high resolution of realme and curved screen can provide more immersive viewing experience.

Performance and hardware

Under the hood, nothing phone (3A) is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S General 3 chipset, which has been paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB storage options. In contrast, Realme P3 Pro 5G has a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, which is available up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Although both devices ensure efficient multitasking and smooth performance, P3 Pro 5G edges of Realme further in raw processing power and memory options.

Camera capacity

Nathing phone (3A) provides a triple-camera setup, with a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 2x optical zoom and 50MP telephoto lens with 30X optical zoom and 30x ultra zoom and 8MP ultra-wide sensor. It supports 4K video recording on 30fps and 1080p on 60fps.

Meanwhile, Realme P3 Pro 5G plays a dual-camera setup, which includes 50MP Sony IMX896 primary sensor and 2MP depth sensor with OIS. Nothing is a 32MP shooter on the phone (3A), while Realme P3 Pro 5G offers 16MP Sony IMX840 sensor.

With your extra telephoto and ultra-wide sensor, nothing seems to be a better option for the enthusiasts of the phone (3A) photography.

Battery and charging

Nothing is equipped with a phone (3A) 5,000mAh battery, with 50W fast charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging. In comparison, the Realme P3 Pro 5G has a large 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, which allows fuel to quickly fill and long -term endurance.

For users prioritizing battery life and charging speed, Realme P3 Pro takes 5G lead.

Software and update

Nothing depends on Android 15 based on Android 15, nothing runs on OS 3.1, with three years of Android update and six -year security patch. Realme P3 Pro 5G is operated on Realme UI 6.0, which is also based on Android 15, but offers only two years of OS updates and three years of security patch.

Software support of nothing makes it a future proof option.

Value and value

• Nothing call (3A): 22,999 (8GB + 128GB) | 24,999 (8GB + 256GB)
• Realme P3 Pro 5G: 23,999 (8GB + 128GB) | 24,999 (8GB + 256GB) | 26,999 (12GB + 256GB)

Both smartphones are competitively prices, with realme power users offer an additional 12 GB RAM version.

Final decision

• If you want a unique design and glyph interface then choose nothing (3A).
• Choose Realme P3 Pro 5G if you prefer a large battery, rapid charging, a curved high-resolution display, a sharp processor and better water resistance.