Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G
₹4,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts ₹4,000 lower: ₹49,999 against ₹53,999 for the realme 16 Pro+ 5G.
- The realme 16 Pro+ 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,400 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 50W.
- The realme 16 Pro+ 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (6,500 nits against 5,000).
- The realme 16 Pro+ 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
- Only the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for the lower price and NFC. Get the realme 16 Pro+ 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹49,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹53,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹55,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹58,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (4a) Pro vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts at ₹49,999 and the realme 16 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹53,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, by ₹4,000. Starting prices: ₹49,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, ₹53,999 for the realme 16 Pro+ 5G. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes in 3 versions, up to ₹59,999. The realme 16 Pro+ 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹58,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
The realme 16 Pro+ 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 5,400 mAh. For charging, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G is quicker: 80W to 50W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G's: it is brighter (6,500 to 5,000 nits). The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a 6.83-inch Flexible AMOLED at 144Hz, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G a 6.8-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and 200MP main (OIS) on the realme 16 Pro+ 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
Both use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, so expect much the same speed.
Which is better protected against water?
The realme 16 Pro+ 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro's IP65. Only the realme 16 Pro+ 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 210 g and 203 g.
