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

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NothingPhone (2a)XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 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; UK maker sheet lists 1,000,000:1 contrast, while the retained Singapore sheet lists 5,000,000:1; reason unpublished6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour
Pixel density394 ppi; maker specifies 2412 × 1084 resolution, while Android Central and TechRadar's prose use 2412 × 1080446 ppi, confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
Brightness detail700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peakUp to 3,000 nits peak
Always-on display30 Hz always-on display–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresHDR10+, 10-bit colour, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive 30–120 Hz refresh, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,160 Hz PWM dimming as specified by the maker; Android Central measures 1,920 Hz PWM below 50% brightnessUp 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 7200 ProMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUEight-core Dimensity 7200 Pro at up to 2.8 GHz; second-generation 4 nm TSMC N4P process; Android Central identifies two Cortex-A715 at 2.8 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
GPUMali-G610, identified by Android CentralArm Mali-G615 MC2
Storage typeUK 8/128 and 12/256 GB; 8/256 GB sold in India only at launch; 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, 12,000 mm² cooling area and 0.11 mm graphite layerGraphite cooling
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, autofocus, OIS and EIS; Android Central 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; Android Central identifies Samsung JN18 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies Sony IMX355 with fixed focus
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2 and 1/2.74-inch sensor; Android Central identifies Sony IMX61520 MP and f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
ZoomNo optical telephoto; TechAdvisor reports 2× in-app digital zoom and up to 10× digital zoomGSMArena confirms digital cropping from the main camera rather than an optical telephoto; Notebookcheck records up to 30× digital zoom
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps; 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 video1080p at 60 fps1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Portrait Optimiser; Imagiq 765 14-bit 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 45 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 charging45 W; retained specification states 50% in 23 minutes and full charge in 59 minutes; launch release gives 50% in 20 minutes under its test conditionsUp 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
Thickness8.55 mm8.4 mm
Height × width161.74 × 76.32 mm162.33 × 74.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP68
MaterialsPlastic rear and outer sides, confirmed by the reviews; maker states a 100% recycled aluminium internal mid-frameGSMArena 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
ColoursBlack, white and milk at launch; later Special Edition adds red, yellow and blue accentsMidnight 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 key on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechAdvisor; three rear Glyph lights for notifications, timer, progress tracking, volume, music and fill lighting–
BiometricsIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14; retained UK page later describes Nothing OS 3.0 and Android 15Xiaomi 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 updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Tech Advisor, GSMArena and Notebookcheck
AI featuresLaunch Wallpaper Studio; later maker page lists ChatGPT widgets and integration through compatible Nothing earbudsCircle to Search, Google Gemini and AI image editing; availability depends on software version and region
In the boxPhone, 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 lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78, subject to operator and regional support5G 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 microSD expansion, confirmed by TechAdvisorDual 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), 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 headphone socket, confirmed by Android CentralUSB-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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