Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 29999 | Rs. 15999 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059P | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | March 12, 2020 |
| 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm | 76.68 x 165.75 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 84.5% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| 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 | Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, 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, v5.0, 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) | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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 | UFS2.1 |
| 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, AI Beautify, Burst mode, Tilt-shift, Level display, Custom watermark, Pro Mode, AI Portrait Mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10.0 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 29 hours | |