Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 48499 | Rs. 31999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2026. The cost of Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 48499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 6.67 inch screen. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.8%. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (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 12 Pro Plus's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A069P | Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 05, 2026 | January 05, 2023 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, Nothing Cable (C-c) 100 Cm, Phone (4a) Pro Screen Protector (Pre-applied), Phone (4a) Pro Case, Sim Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Information And Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 163.7 x 7.9 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Silver, Black, Pink | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.9% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness 5000 Nits, Outdoor Brightness 1600 Nits, Typical Brightness 800 Nits | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1, Touch Sampling Rate Up To 2500 Hz | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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, N25, N28, N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N71, N77, N78 | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 |
| 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, MU-MIMO, OFDMA | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,388,927 (Total) (v11) 479,867 (CPU) 316,918 (GPU) 237,575 (Memory) 354,567 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 124,610 | |
| 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, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Essential Search, Essential Space, Essential Memory, Essential Apps | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Qualcomm Ai Engine, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Flagship grade Glyph Matrix | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, OIS, Auto Focus, 2x2 Ocl PDAF, 2x In-sensor Zoom, Rapid Shutter, Image Super Resolution(ISR) Algorithm 50 MP ƒ/2.9 (Telephoto) 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, EIS Auto Focus 3.5x Optical Zoom 7x In-sensor Zoom 140x Ultra Zoom 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 200 MP ƒ/1.65 (Wide Angle) 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra Xdr, Ultra Xdr Motion Photo, Ai Semantic Segmentation (12 Layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro Capability (Built Into The Default Mode), Night Mode, 4k Ultra Xdr Recording At 30 Fps, 1080p Ultra Xdr Recording At 30 Or 60 Fps, Slo-mo At 1080p 120 Fps, Time Lapse At 4k / 1080p | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | Portrait Mode, Front Video Recording, Palm Shutter, Voice Shutter, Movie Frame, Night Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Panorama, Short Video |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 4.1 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| 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 |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5400 mAh | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |