Nothing or Realme?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Nothingwins 4 of 7 categories
WINNER
Nothing

Nothing

Less. But Better.

4.3/5
|42,000 reviews
4
Wins
2020
Founded
mid
Price
Realme

Realme

Dare to Leap

4.2/5
|189,000 reviews
2
Wins
2018
Founded
budget
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

82
Camera Quality
Nothing wins
80
85
Performance
85
84
Battery Life
Realme wins
88
86
Display Quality
Nothing wins
82
88
Software & Updates
Nothing wins
75
90
Build Quality
Nothing wins
78
85
Value for Money
Realme wins
94
Nothing

Nothing excels at

Camera QualityDisplay QualitySoftware & UpdatesBuild Quality
Realme

Realme excels at

Battery LifeValue for Money

Pros & Cons

Nothing

Nothing

Unique transparent design
Glyph lighting interface
Clean Nothing OS
Premium build quality
Limited product range
Camera not class-leading
Realme

Realme

Aggressive pricing
Good specs for price
Fast charging standard
Youth-oriented designs
Build quality concerns
Bloatware heavy

The Bottom Line

Choose Nothing if you want...

  • Design enthusiasts
  • Tech early adopters
  • Unique device seekers
  • Clean software fans

Choose Realme if you want...

  • Budget buyers
  • Young users
  • First smartphone buyers
  • Gaming on budget

Our pick: Nothing — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Realme is the better choice if you prioritize battery life or value for money.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Nothing

Nothing

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Nothing products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.38299910214252
(1,235)
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TrustpilotGood
4.008421614417198
(1,922)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Realme

Realme

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Realme products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.472460060267826
(1,532)
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TrustpilotGood
4.255230057525317
(1,920)
View reviews
Last updated: 2024-12-10