Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB vs Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB

86/100
Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB Best in Display for crisp visuals and fast specs

Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB

₹59,999

83/100
Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB AI Score rated with strong performance Specs and Price Comparison

Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB

₹49,999

Display
95
93
Screen Size
6.83 inches
6.78 inches
Display Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1260x2800 px (FHD+)
1272x2772 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Brightness
5000 nits
1400 nits
Performance
83
73
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SM7750-AB
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max MT6878
AnTuTu Score
1411440
983589
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v16
Android v16
Camera
86
86
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.56", upto 2x Optical Zoom, 24 mm
200 MP, Wide Angle (84° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.56", Samsung S5KHP5, 0.5µm, up to 30x Digital Zoom, 23 mm, OIS
Secondary Camera
50 MP, Periscope, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 140x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 80 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", OmniVision OV08D10, 1.12µm, 16 mm
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
50 MP, f/2.4, 1/2.88", OmniVision OV50D, 0.61µm MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30/60 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
30 x Digital Zoom, Autofocus: No, OIS: Yes, Flash: No, Video HDR, Video Pro Mode
Memory
Internal Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
87
89
Battery Capacity
5400 mAh
7000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50 W
80 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, v5.4
Design
96
0
Weight
210 g
192 g
Build Material
Aluminium -
Plastic, Vegan Leather -
Colors
White
Pebble Grey
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
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-03-05
2026-01-06
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP65, (up to 20 minutes in a depth of 0.25 meter)
yes
OS Updates
3 Year
3 Year
Security Updates
6 Year
4 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
realme 16 Pro
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…

  • Battery lasts all day
  • Charging is really fast
  • Camera clicks sharp photos
  • Display is smooth and bright
  • Plenty of RAM and storage
  • Good value for the price

! Consider before buying…

  • No headphone jack
  • No expandable storage
  • Bulky and heavy
  • Sound quality is poor
  • No NFC
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