Realme 13 Pro+vsNothing Phone (3a)
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme 13 Pro+ wins
Verdict
Realme 13 Pro+ wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme 13 Pro+ is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 379, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Realme 13 Pro+ takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Nothing Phone (3a) takes Display — led by peak brightness (3,000 nits).
- Too close to call between Realme 13 Pro+ and Nothing Phone (3a).
- Realme 13 Pro+ takes Battery — led by charging speed (80 W).
- Too close to call between Realme 13 Pro+ and Nothing Phone (3a).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want…
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 126 pts.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want longer battery life — 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 50 W.
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a bigger screen — 6.77 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 85 pts.
At a glance
- Realme 13 Pro+
- Nothing Phone (3a)
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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?
Realme 13 Pro+
Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 379, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (3a)
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if price matters most. It costs USD 379.
Pros & cons
Realme 13 Pro+
- 3x periscope zoom
- 80 W charging
- 5,200 mAh battery
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Unique Glyph design
- 3x telephoto
- Clean software
- Mid-range chipset
- 50 W charging
- Average selfies