Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB 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 (6GB 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 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 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. 12999 | Rs. 28888 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 31st, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28888.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Nothing'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 ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
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 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB 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 (6GB 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 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 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 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | 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 | July 20, 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 | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 199 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 | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | 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 | 6 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 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, 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 | 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 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 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, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | 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-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |