Nothing Phone (2a)vsRealme Narzo 70 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme Narzo 70 Pro wins
Verdict
Realme Narzo 70 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme Narzo 70 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 249, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Nothing Phone (2a) takes Performance — led by performance score (700,000 pts).
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro takes Display — led by peak brightness (2,000 nits).
- Too close to call between Nothing Phone (2a) and Realme Narzo 70 Pro.
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (67 W).
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want…
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want a better camera — 116 pts vs 112 pts.
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Nothing Phone (2a)
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Nothing Phone (2a)
Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if camera matters most. It costs USD 349.
Realme Narzo 70 Pro
Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Unique Glyph design
- Clean software
- Good price
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- 45 W charging
Realme Narzo 70 Pro
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 67 W charging
- OIS camera
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No ultrawide