Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB vs Realme 16 8/128 GB
86/100
Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB
₹59,999
80/100
Realme 16 8/128 GB
₹41,999
Display
Screen Size
6.83
inches
6.57
inches
Display Type
AMOLED
Flexible AMOLED
Resolution
1260x2800 px (FHD+)
1080x2372 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
144
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
5000
nits
4200
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SM7750-AB
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
AnTuTu Score
1411440
611679
RAM
12
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 2.2
Operating System
Android v16
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.56", upto 2x Optical Zoom, 24 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, upto 10x Digital Zoom, Autofocus, OIS
Secondary Camera
50 MP, Periscope, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 140x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 80 mm
2 MP, Mono, f/2.4
Tertiary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
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Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44", 0.64µm, 22 mm
MP
2 MP, f/2.4
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30/60/120 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Autofocus: Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus; OIS: Yes; Flash: Yes, Screen flash; Shooting Modes: Macro Mode; Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom; Video Recording Features: Slow Motion
10 x Digital Zoom, Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, Cinema Mode, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
128
GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
5400
mAh
7000
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50
W
60
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.3
Design
Weight
210
g
183
g
Build Material
Aluminium
-
Plastic
-
Colors
White
Air White
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C (USB 2.0)
USB Type C
NFC
yes
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-03-05
2026-04-02
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP65, (up to 20 minutes in a depth of 0.25 meter)
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OS Updates
3 Year
3 Year
Security Updates
6 Year
4 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
realme 16
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Camera punches well above the price
- Aluminium build that actually feels premium
- Bright, fast, smooth — 144Hz AMOLED
- 12GB RAM keeps everything running fast
- 256GB — room for years of content
- Speaker output that surprises you
! Consider before buying…
- Heavy use kills the battery quickly
- Color accuracy isn't quite there yet
- No expandable storage — ever
- Charger not included
- A bit heavy for one-handed use
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Charges quickly when you're in a rush
- Feels light for a big-battery phone
! Consider before buying…
- Plastic body doesn't feel premium
- No NFC if tap-to-pay matters to you
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₹59,999
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