Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Nothing Phone 3a comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a has better resolution of 2728 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18790 | Rs. 27990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18790. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 05, 2024 (Expected). The cost of Nothing Phone 3a is Rs. 27990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a's 6.72 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 437 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 ~ 87.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a's 64 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 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 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro | Phone 3a |
| 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 | January 05, 2023 | December 05, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | White, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1084 x 2728 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 437 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1800 Nits Outdoor Brightness,1600 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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 | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus | 64 MP 1/1.56" f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 1/2.76" f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74" f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | Nothing OS 2.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |