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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G

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NothingPhone (2a) PlusXiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024January 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.67″
Resolution2412 × 10842712 × 1220
Sharpness395 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,000 nits
Display typeFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour
Pixel density394 ppi446 ppi, confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
Brightness detailMaker specifies 700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peak; Tom's Guide measures 959 nits under its test conditionsUp to 3,000 nits peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display, confirmed by TechRadar–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 and pre-applied screen protectorCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features10-bit colour, HDR10+, 120 Hz adaptive refresh and 240 Hz touch sampling; maker technical section lists both 2,160 and 1,920 Hz PWM without explaining the conditionsUp to 120 Hz and 480 Hz touch sampling, DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000-level brightness adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode and TÜV low blue light, flicker-free and circadian certifications
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUSecond-generation 4 nm TSMC N4 process; two Cortex-A715 at 3.0 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz4 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz; GSMArena identifies four Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G610 MC4, Valhall architecture, up to 1.3 GHzArm Mali-G615 MC2
Storage typeUK 12/256 GB configuration; TechRadar reports an additional 8/256 GB option in India; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAMUK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor and GSMArena
Cooling3,200 mm² vapour chamber and 12,000 mm² graphite cooling area with a 110 µm layerGraphite cooling
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.57-inch sensor, 84.5° field of view, autofocus, OIS and EIS; TechRadar identifies Samsung GN9UK/global 200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3; Chinese and Indian versions have a different 50 MP main camera, as noted by GSMArena
Ultra wide camera50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN18 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies Sony IMX355 with fixed focus
Front camera50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 81.2° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN120 MP and f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephotoGSMArena confirms digital cropping from the main camera rather than an optical telephoto; Notebookcheck records up to 30× digital zoom
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, night video 1080p at 30 fps, 4K time-lapse and Action Mode4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Action Mode; TechRadar identifies Imagiq 765 image signal processorAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes, dual video and steady video
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,110 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cyclesUK/global 5,110 mAh typical; GSMArena notes the Chinese and Indian versions have different battery capacity
Wired charging50 W; maker states 50% charge in 21 minutes and full charge in 56 minutes; Android Authority confirms USB Power Delivery PPS chargingUp to 45 W turbo charging; maker recommends 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W adaptor or above, sold separately
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviews–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g190 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.4 mm
Height × width161.7 × 76.3 mm162.33 × 74.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP68
MaterialsPolycarbonate rear and outer frame, confirmed by TechRadar; maker states recycled aluminium internal mid-frame and metallic finish produced with coatings, printing and inksGSMArena identifies a plastic frame and plastic or eco-leather rear; Lavender Purple is 8.55 mm thick, other maker finishes are 8.4 mm; all maker versions weigh 190 g
ColoursGrey and black; later Community Edition has a phosphorescent finishMidnight Black, Coral Green, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold
Water resistance detail–UK maker IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; GSMArena's broader regional protection claims are not used for the UK version
ButtonsPower on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechRadar; Glyph Interface has 26 addressable zones, timer, notifications, volume, composer, torch, progress, bedtime schedule, music, camera countdown and fill light–
BiometricsOptical in-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light, gyroscope and proximity; linear haptic motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14; retained maker overview later describes Android 15 featuresXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews
Software updatesOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patchesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Tech Advisor, GSMArena and Notebookcheck
AI featuresLaunch AI News Reporter widget and AI Vivid camera mode; maker also lists ChatGPT widgets and compatible audio integrationCircle to Search, Google Gemini and AI image editing; availability depends on software version and region
In the boxPhone, 100 cm USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charging adapterUK maker lists phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card, with no adaptor; Tech Advisor and GSMArena review packs include a 45 W charger, while Notebookcheck's German pack does not
Connectivity
Mobile networkGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; maker European 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; US launch beta units have limited carrier coverage, confirmed by Android Authority5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; maker also lists LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM; no eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on carrier and region
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced HotspotWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLEBluetooth 5.4
NFCNFC with Google Pay supportNFC
USBUSB-C; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechRadarUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; no wired video output
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1BeiDou B1I, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GPS and sensor-assisted positioning

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