Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6580 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26999 | Rs. 29999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is Rs. 29999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G's 6.83 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059 | 25060RABDG, 25080RABDG |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | 4 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G/ Adapter/ USB Type-C Cable/ SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case/ Quick Start Guide/ Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.96 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Silver Ash, Mirage Blue, Carbon Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 3200 nits peak, HBM 1800 nits | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | Sunlight Display, Hdr10+ | Dolby Vision, 16,000-step Automatic Brightness Adjustment, 3840hz Pwm Dimming | Tüv Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified | Tuv Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | Tuv Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, Colour Depth: 12bit, Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, Dci- P3 Wide Color Gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | SA:n38/40/41(120MHz)/77/78/1/3/5/8/28 NSA:n38/40/41(120MHz)/77/78/1/3/5/8/28 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 790,126 (Total) (v10) 257,748 (CPU) 199,042 (GPU) 167,388 (Memory) 161,948 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 3,246 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,167 (Single Core) 3,297 (OpenCL) 4,449 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,056 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Speaker Score | 84 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 13.75 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo, Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Al Erase Pro, Al Remove Reflection, Al Image Expansion, Al Sky, Al Bokeh, Al Cutouts, Al Image Enhancement, Al Beautify, Al Film, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 High-definition Mics Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720@2.5 GHz& 3x Cortex-A720@2.4 GHz& 4x Cortex-A520@1.8 GHz | 4xCortex-A78@2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res, 400% volume boost | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 6580 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 22.5W |