The Nothing Phone (2a) launched recently in India at a starting price of Rs 23,999. The smartphone is a compelling choice for the price and offers a vibrant 6.7-inch AMOLED display, the Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, a big 5,000mAh battery, and 45W fast charging. We will conduct a performance comparison of the Nothing Phone (2a) with another popular mid-range smartphone, the Realme 12 Pro 5G, to find out which device offers a superior performance output.
| Smartphone | Nothing Phone (2a) | Realme 12 Pro |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G10 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| RAM | Up to 12GB RAM | Up to 12GB RAM |
Table of Contents
Geekbench
In the Geekbench test, the Nothing Phone (2a) registers a single-core score of 1068 points and a multi-core score of 2454, while the Realme 12 Pro marks a single-core score of 945 points and a multi-core score of 2741 points. The single-core and multi-core scores suggest that the Nothing Phone (2a) is a more capable device when it comes to power-intensive tasks such as gaming, while the Realme 12 Pro is better suited towards multi-tasking.
| Nothing Phone (2a) | Realme 12 Pro |
| Single-core score: 1068 | Single-core score: 945 |
| Multi-core score: 2454 | Multi-core score: 2741 |
Winner: Tie
AnTuTu
When it comes to AnTuTu benchmarks, the Nothing Phone (2a) takes a lead over the Realme 12 Pro, with an aggregated score of 7,07,480 over the latter’s 5,94,028. The Phone (2a) demonstrates superior performance across various aspects, particularly in GPU and UX (user experience). The win goes to Nothing Phone (2a) in this round.
| Nothing Phone (2a) | Realme 12 Pro |
| AnTuTu score: 7,07,480 | AnTuTu score: 5,94,028 |
Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)
CPU throttle
In the CPU throttle test, both phones were pushed to perform for 30 minutes using 50 threads. The Nothing Phone (2a) emerged as the winner, achieving an impressive 92 percent peak performance output. The Realme 12 Pro, in comparison, also performed admirably, with an 86 percent peak performance output.
| Nothing Phone (2a) | Realme 12 Pro |
| Peak performance output: 92 percent | Peak performance output: 86 percent |
Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)
Gaming test
The last test on the list is the gaming test. We played BGMI on both devices set to HDR resolution and Ultra frame-rate settings. The gameplay experience on both devices was impressive, with snappy performance, no visible lags, and great visuals.
While the gameplay appeared slightly more vibrant on the Realme 12 Pro’s display, objects in-game tended to load a bit faster on the Nothing Phone (2a). To conclude, the gameplay experience on both devices was very satisfactory, resulting in a tie for this round as well.
Winner: Tie
Verdict
- The performance comparison concludes with a win for the Nothing Phone (2a) when examining the results of each test.
- Despite facing off against a device equipped with a better chipset, the Realme 12 Pro manages to deliver a comparable performance output.
- The Nothing Phone (2a) proves to be a more capable device when it comes to handling graphically demanding and other performance-intensive tasks.
- The Phone (2a) has excellent stability and maintains a 92 percent peak performance output, as evident in the CPU throttle test.
- While not as powerful as the Phone (2a), the Realme 12 Pro remains steadfast and maintains impressive stability, and will offer consistent high performance during intensive tasks such as gaming.
- If performance, a clean UI, and standout design are what you desire, the Phone (2a) makes a compelling choice.
- In comparison, if you’re looking for a phone that offers a more comprehensive camera setup, fast charging speed, and an equally eye-catching design, you won’t go wrong with the Realme 12 Pro.
