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Nothing Phone (4a) vs realme 16 Pro 5G
Product A: Nothing
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Product B: realme
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84 of 154 fields differ
- 54 different values
- 30 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 41 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- OS support period (claimed)A: 3yearsB: 5yearsrealme is 2 years higher.
- Peak brightnessA: 4,500nitsB: 6,500nitsrealme is 2,000 nits higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,259pointsB: 1,004pointsNothing is 255 points higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 5,080mAhB: 6,345mAhrealme is 1,265 mAh higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 3,393pointsB: 2,930pointsNothing is 463 points higher.
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
RMX51201Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026The Europe page does not print the model number. RMX5120 comes from the EPREL sheet.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2529556_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Model identifier RMX5120.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
6 January 20267Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_5g-14400.phpRead 16 October 2026Announced 2026, January 06. The India launch date was also confirmed by Digit on 19 December 2025.8Press articledigit.in/news/mobile-phones/realme-16-pro-series-india-launch-date-confirmed-check-expected-price-and-specs.htmlRead 16 October 2026The Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro Plus will launch in India on January 6, 2026. Article dated 19 December 2025.
Status
Predecessor
Nothing Phone (3a)10Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.11Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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€429.99Press article4gnews.pt/realme-16-pro-e-pro-chegam-a-europa-com-diferencas-de-bateria-e-atualizacoesRead 16 October 2026European launch prices relayed from Gizchina for Italy: 8GB+256GB at 429.90 euro and 8GB+512GB at 499.90 euro. Only the 8GB+256GB price is stored. Euro prices include VAT.10Press articlesmartworld.it/news/realme-16-pro-italia-prezzo-specifiche.htmlRead 16 October 2026Italian report of 26 February 2026: 429 euro for 8GB+256GB at Euronics and Unieuro and 479 euro for 8GB+512GB. The 512GB price differs from the 499.90 euro of the other report, so it is not stored.
Markets
Colours
White, Black, Blue, Pink1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
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Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
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Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026ROW two physical nano-SIMs and maker explicitly says no eSIM. Japan-only eSIM hardware excluded.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
439.9ppi
449.8ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
30Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker adaptive-display marketing paragraph explicitly says dynamic 30 Hz to 120 Hz, matching exact review. No LTPO inference.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display explicitly dynamic 30 to 120 Hz. Does not establish LTPO.
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
4,500nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Display table 4500 nits peak. Maker release explicitly identifies HDR, window size and duration unstated.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker Display paragraph expressly identifies 4500 nits HDR peak.
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.7 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
Brealme 16 Pro 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.5 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
2.7GHz
2.5GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.57" | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | Samsung GN9 |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.88 | 80 | 1/2.75" | PDAF | Yes | 3.5× | Not available | Samsung JN5 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4" | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Sony IMX355 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact physical camera table. Main and periscope PDAF/OIS explicitly stated. Physical 3.5x periscope only, 7x sensor crop is not another lens. Review supplies 8 MP ultrawide, equivalent focal lengths and sensor identifiers.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Primary Camera header gives sensor identifiers and 24/80/15 mm equivalent lens lengths. Maker f/1.88 and f/2.88 precision retained.
Brealme 16 Pro 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 200 | 1.8 | 23 | 1/1.56" | 0.5 | Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes | 84° | Samsung ISOCELL HP5 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | Not available | 1/4.0" | 1.12 | Not available | Not available | 112° | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026Ultra-wide 8MP f/2.2 FOV 112 degrees, 5P lens. Wide 200MP f/1.8 FOV 84 degrees, 6P lens, AF supported, 2-axis OIS. Sensor size, pixel size, focal length and autofocus type come from Telepolis. The sensor name comes from the Hitech Century review. The maker states no autofocus or OIS for the ultrawide, so both are left out.4Spec databasetelepolis.pl/telefony/realme/16-pro-5gRead 16 October 2026Main 200 MP 1/1.56 inch 0.5 um 23 mm f/1.8 dual-pixel PDAF OIS. Ultrawide 8 MP 1/4.0 inch 1.12 um f/2.2 112 degrees.6Measurementhitechcentury.com/realme-16-pro-review-malaysiaRead 16 October 2026Main camera 200MP f/1.8 with a 1/1.56 inch HP5 sensor and dual-axis OIS.
Number of rear cameras
3
2
Main camera
50MP
200MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3.5×
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Maximum photo digital zoom
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Flash
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Camera features
Ultra XDR, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro capability (built into the default mode), Night Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026TrueLens Engine 4 list. Macro capability is software and does not add a physical lens.
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Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Brealme 16 Pro 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 22 | 1/3.44" | 89° | Samsung KD1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 32 MP f/2.2 and 1/3.44-inch-format optics retained over review 1/3.42 format. No AF subtype or physical focal length is inferred.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Secondary Camera header identifies Samsung KD1 and 22 mm equivalent focal length. Maker 1/3.44 format retained over review 1/3.42.
Brealme 16 Pro 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2.4 | 23 | 1/2.88" | 0.61 | 86.7° |
Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 202650MP f/2.4 FOV 86.7 degrees, 5P lens. Sensor size, pixel size and focal length come from Telepolis. The page does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.4Spec databasetelepolis.pl/telefony/realme/16-pro-5gRead 16 October 2026Front 50 MP 1/2.88 inch 0.61 um 23 mm f/2.4.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Brealme 16 Pro 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
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Audio features
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026WCDMA bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19.
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker LTE IDs. n25/B25 from Pro is not copied into this base model.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B41, B42, B43, B481Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and LTE TDD 38/40/41/42/43/48.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker NR IDs include n40 and n71. Not a worldwide union or copied Pro table.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 20265G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78. Functions on the live network depend on the carrier.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.01Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026GNSS: Single band, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS.
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
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Sensors
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Front ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026Proximity, ambient light, colour temperature, e-compass, accelerometer and gyroscope. The fingerprint sensor and infrared remote are stored separately.
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
X-axis linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker gaming paragraph explicitly identifies an X-axis linear motor, corroborating Other features Linear Haptic Motor.
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
6,345mAh1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026The EU page lists battery model BLPE01 with 6345 mAh rated. The pack is the only battery on the EU page. The global page lists a 6830 mAh rated pack for another version.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2529556_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Rated battery capacity 6 345 mAh. It matches the EU page.
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 17 |
| Talk time | 47 |
| Audio playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 21 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Play all day paragraph, alongside the global 5080 mAh claim. Voice calls, listening to music and YouTube are separate maker laboratory runtimes. Network, brightness, audio route and firmware are unstated. Instagram scrolling is omitted because its app-specific use does not fit a distinct schema use case.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 17 h mixed music/video/gaming/messages claim with global 5080 mAh battery. No network, brightness or test sequence specified.
Brealme 16 Pro 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Gaming | 10.4 |
| Video streaming | 21 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
45 W Fast Charge, 45 W PPS, 13.5 W PD 2.0, 10 W BC 1.21Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026Fast Charge row: 45W Fast Charge, 45W PPS, 13.5W PD2.0, 10W BC1.2.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 1 meter, Phone (4a) screen protector (pre-applied), Phone (4a) case, SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker UK box list. Protective case is corroborated by exact EU fiche Yes, unlike Pro. Mains adapter absent in manual.
Phone x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 11Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-5g/specsRead 16 October 2026In the Box list, as printed. The page says the contents may vary in different markets.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker global English 15-page guide opened. Maximum wired charging omitted because manual page 3 says 33 W versus current maker 50 W. Regulatory charger 50 W is not handset input maximum. Unidentified review charger also prevents storing measured 65-minute full charge.
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EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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