Nothing Phone 3a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 3a. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 than Nothing Phone 3a which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24133 | Rs. 24499 |
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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 is Rs. 24133. The launch Date of the second phone is January 04, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a's 6.77 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 446 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 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 3a's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 3a's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a 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 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'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 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | January 04, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 74.2 x 161.4 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Violet, Camo Green |
| 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 | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| 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 | Curved Display, HDR10+, Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 2160 Hz Instantaneous Touch Sample Rate, 1920 Hz PWM Dimming, 16000 Brightness Levels, 1800 nits Peak Brightness, Sharp 1.5K Resolution |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| 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: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28A/N38/N40/N41/N77/N78, 5G NSA: N38/N40/N41/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 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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) | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 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 | Dolby Vision, Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos, LPDDR5 RAM, 4000mm² VC (Stainless Steel) |
| 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) 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HP3 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Photo Mode, 200MP Mode, In-Sensor Zoom with 2X, 4X Lossless Zoom, Night Mode, Documents Mode, Portrait Mode with Beautify and Depth Control, AI Camera, Timed Burst, Tilt Shift, Google Lens, AI Beautify, Movie Frame, Pro Mode, Panorama (Wide, Selfie), HDR, Macro, Timer, Voice Shutter, Assist Cam, Long Exposure, Video Features: 4K Recording, Short Film, Slow Motion Selfie, Timelapse Selfie, Movie Frame, Steady Video, Screen Ring Light |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| 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 | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |