Realme 14 Pro+vsNothing Phone (1)
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme 14 Pro+ wins
Verdict
Realme 14 Pro+ wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme 14 Pro+ is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 449 — USD 50 more than the Nothing Phone (1). Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Realme 14 Pro+ takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Realme 14 Pro+ takes Display — led by pixel density (450 ppi).
- Realme 14 Pro+ takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Realme 14 Pro+ takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Nothing Phone (1) takes Price — led by price (399 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want…
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.83 in vs 6.55 in.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,500 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want better video quality — 91 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 121 pts.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 33 W.
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want a lower price — 399 USD vs 449 USD.
At a glance
- Realme 14 Pro+
- Nothing Phone (1)
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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 14 Pro+
Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449.
Nothing Phone (1)
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if price matters most. It costs USD 399, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Realme 14 Pro+
- 3x periscope zoom
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 80 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- Unique Glyph design
- Wireless charging
- Clean Android
- Aging chipset
- 33 W charging
- Average battery