Realme 14 Pro+vsNothing Phone (3a) Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme 14 Pro+ wins
Verdict
Realme 14 Pro+ wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme 14 Pro+ is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 449, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Realme 14 Pro+ takes Display — led by pixel density (450 ppi).
- Realme 14 Pro+ takes Camera — led by video score (91 pts).
- Realme 14 Pro+ takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Realme 14 Pro+ and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro.
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 680,000 pts.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.83 in vs 6.77 in.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 387 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 better video quality — 91 pts vs 74 pts.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 116 pts.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 50 W.
- Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if you want a lower price — 449 USD vs 459 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 32 MP.
At a glance
- Realme 14 Pro+
- Nothing Phone (3a) 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?
Realme 14 Pro+
Choose Realme 14 Pro+ if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if performance matters most. It costs USD 459.
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 (3a) Pro
- 3x periscope zoom
- Distinctive Glyph design
- Clean software
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is mid-tier
- No wireless charging
- Average low-light video