Realme 14 Pro+ vs Nothing Phone (2): A Deep Dive into Performance and Battery Life
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing sustained performance and a smoother experience, the Nothing Phone (2) emerges as the winner. Its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset provides a significant performance advantage, despite the Realme 14 Pro+'s impressive charging speed and respectable battery life. However, the Realme is a strong contender for budget-conscious users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Realme 14 Pro+ | Nothing Phone (2) |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 - India | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, January 09 | 2023, July 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, January 09 | Available. Released 2023, July 17 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.3 x 8 mm or 8.3 mm | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm (6.38 x 3.01 x 0.34 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 194 g or 196 g (6.84 oz) | 201.2 g (7.09 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density) | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, 1200 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | - | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Triple-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.7, 73mm, (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | Panorama | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm, AF | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| NFC | Yes, 360˚ (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1), NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 80W wired, 50% in 24 min | 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 100% in 55 min 15W wireless, 100% in 130 min 5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh | Li-Ion 4700 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Pearl White, Suede Gray, Bikaner Purple | White, Dark Gray |
| Models | RMX5051 | A065 |
| Price | $ 440.76 / € 344.00 / ₹ 25,299 | $ 379.99 / £ 370.00 |
| EU LABEL | ||
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| Battery | 77:59h endurance, 1000 cycles | - |
| Energy | Class A | - |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class B | - |
Realme 14 Pro+
- Extremely fast 80W wired charging
- Impressive 1000 battery cycle lifespan
- Higher peak display brightness (1168 nits)
- Less powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset
- No wireless charging support
Nothing Phone (2)
- Flagship-level Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Slightly better active use battery score
- Slower 45W wired charging
- Lower peak display brightness (998 nits)
Display Comparison
Both phones feature 4nm chipsets, but the display experience differs. The Realme 14 Pro+ boasts a measured peak brightness of 1168 nits, exceeding the Nothing Phone (2)'s 998 nits. This translates to better visibility in direct sunlight for the Realme. While both likely utilize OLED panels, the Realme’s higher peak brightness is a tangible advantage. We lack information on panel technology (LTPO vs standard OLED) which would further refine this comparison, but the Realme’s brightness advantage is clear.
Camera Comparison
The provided data is limited regarding camera capabilities. The Nothing Phone (2) is explicitly noted for its 'Photo / Video' capabilities, suggesting a more comprehensive camera system. Without sensor size or aperture information, it’s difficult to make a definitive judgment. However, the Nothing Phone (2)'s positioning as a more premium device suggests a greater investment in camera hardware and software processing. We can assume the Nothing Phone (2) will offer a more versatile and higher-quality camera experience.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Nothing Phone (2) utilizes the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a flagship-level processor with a Cortex-X2 prime core clocked at 3.0 GHz. This is a substantial upgrade over the Realme 14 Pro+'s Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1’s CPU configuration (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) offers significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance compared to the Realme’s (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520). This will be most noticeable in demanding tasks like gaming and video editing. While both are built on a 4nm process, the architectural differences favor the Nothing Phone (2).
Battery Life
The Nothing Phone (2) boasts an active use score of 14:21h, slightly edging out the Realme 14 Pro+'s 14:10h. However, the Realme 14 Pro+ compensates with significantly faster charging – 80W wired, achieving 50% charge in just 24 minutes. The Nothing Phone (2) takes 55 minutes for a full charge at 45W. The Realme also claims 1000 battery cycles, suggesting a longer lifespan. The Nothing Phone (2) adds wireless charging (15W) and reverse wireless charging (5W), features absent on the Realme. This creates a trade-off: the Nothing Phone (2) offers slightly better endurance, while the Realme prioritizes charging speed and longevity.
Buying Guide
Buy the Realme 14 Pro+ if you prioritize extremely fast charging (80W) and long-term battery health (1000 cycles) over raw processing power. It’s ideal for users who frequently top up their phones and want a device that will hold its charge for years. Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if you value a more responsive user experience, better gaming performance, and a more refined software experience, even if it means slightly slower charging and a potentially shorter battery lifespan.