Nothing recently introduced its first Pro phone, the Phone (3a) Pro, with a new intriguing design and a periscope lens. The sub-Rs 40,000 phone gives tough competition to the Realme 14 Pro+, which also has a periscope lens and the same chipset as the Nothing phone. So, which one offers better value? We have compared both phones based on their features and specs to know.
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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Specifications at Glance
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Price and Availability
Smartphone
Configuration
Price
Availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
8GB+128GB
Rs 29,999
Flipkart and Leading Retail Stores
8GB+256GB
Rs 31,999
12GB+256GB
Rs 33,999
Realme 14 Pro+
8GB+128GB
Rs 29,999
Realme.in, Flipkart, Amazon, and Leading Retail Stores
8GB+256GB
Rs 31,999
12GB+256GB
Rs 34,999
12GB+512GB
Rs 37,999
Both phones have the same starting price; however, Nothing has an introductory offer—an instant discount of Rs 2,000, which makes it a relatively affordable offering. Realme offers an additional 12GB+512GB variant, and if you want more storage, the 14 Pro+ can be considered.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Design
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the standard transparent design with the Glyph Interface but with a change; this time there’s a more defined, circular camera hump at the back, making the overall aesthetics feel quite appealing. The phone comes in Black and Grey colours. It weighs 211 grams.
The Realme 14 Pro+ has a rather conventional design with a large camera module and the intriguing idea of a colour-changing back panel. It comes in Pearl White, Suede Grey, and India-exclusive Bikaner Purple colours. It weighs up to 196 grams.
Each device brings its own flair to the table—the Phone (3a) Pro introduces dynamic Glyph lights, whereas the Realme 14 Pro+ features fusion fibres that change colour when the temperature drops below 16 degrees.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Camera Module
While the choice is subjective, if you are looking for a lightweight phone, opt for the Realme 14 Pro+, and the Phone (3a) Pro for its unique design, which always stands out.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Display
The Phone (3a) Pro features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 3000 nits of peak brightness, and a screen resolution of 2392 x 1080 pixels.
The Realme 14 Pro+ has a 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits of peak brightness, and a 1.5K screen resolution.
Realme 14 Pro Plus display
The Phone (3a) Pro and the 14 Pro+ have similar display specs; however, there are two differentiating factors. If you want high peak brightness numbers, go for the Phone (3a) Pro, and if you want a curved screen, the Realme 14 Pro+ is an ideal option.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Performance
The Phone (3a) Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, which has an octa-core setup with a maximum clock speed of 2.5GHz. The phone has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The Realme 14 Pro+ also has the same octa-core Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, clocked at up to 2.5GHz. The phone supports up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
realme 14 Pro Plus
822,171
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
806,678
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
Realme 14 Pro Plus gaming
Based on the AnTuTu score comparison, the Realme 14 Pro+ holds a slight edge in performance. However, this difference is unlikely to be noticeable in everyday use. Both phones should deliver a similar experience and easily get you through the day.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Software
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro runs Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15. It supports three years of major updates and four security patches. The OS brings a neat UI and several customisation options, AirPods support, and customisations for Glyph lights.
The Realme 14 Pro+ runs Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. The smartphone will get 2 years of OS and 3 years of security updates. It gets new themes, Live Activities support, and various AI camera features.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro’s Glyph LEDs
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro stands out with its clean, bloatfree UI and a variety of customization options. It also promises more Android updates, making it a solid long-term choice
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Cameras
Nothing’s latest offering includes a 50MP Samsung main camera, a 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. There’s a 50MP selfie shooter, too.
The Realme 14 Pro+ gets a 50MP Sony primary camera, a 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. The selfie shooter stands at 8MP.
Realme 14 Pro Plus camera
Both devices are evenly matched in the camera department, making them equally capable. The key differentiator, however, is the higher-resolution selfie camera on the Phone (3a) Pro, which gives it an edge. You can check out our reviews of the Phone (3a) Pro and Realme 14 Pro+ to learn more about this.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Battery and Charging
The Phone (3a) Pro is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. The phone doesn’t come with an in-box charger.
The Realme 14 Pro+ has a bigger 6,000mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC Charge support. It comes with an 80W fast charger.
Realme 14 Pro+ battery
The Realme 14 Pro+ is a clear winner due to its bigger battery and faster charging speeds. It will also save you the cost of an adapter.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Realme 14 Pro+: Verdict
Both the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Realme 14 Pro+ are solid sub-Rs 40,000 options, powered by the capable Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset.
That said, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro stands out with its unique and eye-catching design, a clean, bloat-free UI with the promise of more software updates, and superior cameras.
On the other hand, the Realme 14 Pro+ is the better pick if you prioritize a larger battery and extra storage, even if it comes at a slightly higher cost.
