Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 15999 | Rs. 26698 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 31st, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26698.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 395 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 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 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB 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 10.0 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Phone 2a Plus, A142P |
| 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 12, 2020 | July 31st, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (2a) Plus Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.75 x 8.8 mm | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Black, Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.5% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 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, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac /ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Patches Every 2 Months, Glyph Interface, 2 high-definition mics, Dual stereo speakers, 360° antenna, Hybrid Coexistence 2.0 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° FOV, OIS & EIS, Auto focus, 10x digital zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76" sensor, 114° FOV |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Night Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode (1X,2X), Lenticular, Advanced HDR, Beauty, 50MP Ultra HD, Expert Mode, Panorama, Motion Capture, Two photographic styles, Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Action Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 29 hours | |