Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) comes with same RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a Pro
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27881 | Rs. 24999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro is Rs. 27881. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 388 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 Pro has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Nothing Phone 3a Pro's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'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 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059P | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| 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 | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine, DSP Core: v73 / Fmax: 1.5 GHz, 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, Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 33.6° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | Adreno 710 |
| 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 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 18W |