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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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NothingPhone (3a)XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025September 2023
Display
Screen size6.77″6.67″
Resolution2392 × 10842712 × 1220
Sharpness388 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits1,800 nits
Display type6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved cover glass and 12-bit colour
Pixel density387 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detail3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typicalUp to 1,800 nits peak
Always-on display–Both reviews report that the always-on display appears for only ten seconds
Screen protectionPanda glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratioUp to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications; maker wet-touch recognition
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)4 nm octa-core processor with two Cortex-A715 cores up to 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores up to 2.0 GHz
GPUQualcomm AdrenoArm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configuration
Storage typeUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in totalUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; GSMArena calls the RAM LPDDR5X, whereas the UK maker and Notebookcheck specify LPDDR5; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Cooling4,500 mm² vapour chamberApproximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overview
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MPNone
Optical zoom2×None
Front camera32 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3
Ultra wide camera8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view8 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.75″ sensor, 50 mm, 49.5° field of view, 2× optical zoom, EIS, autofocus–
Front camera32 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.44″ sensor, 22 mm, 81.2° field of view16 MP, f/2.4
Zoom2× optical; 4× in-sensor zoom; up to 30× Ultra ZoomMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detail
Video recording4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)4K 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 video–1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 3.0Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic Cutout
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 19 hours
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 120 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Nothing)5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 hours of video playback
Wired charging50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes120 W HyperCharge through USB-C with Xiaomi P1 charging chip; maker claims full charge in 19 minutes with Boost charging enabled and screen off; adaptor inclusion varies by region
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Charges other devices7.5 W reverse wired charging–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMDual nano-SIM (eSIM in Japan only)Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYes, with Google PayNFC, availability varies by region
USB–USB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight208 g204.5 g
Thickness8.35 mm8.9 mm
Height × width163.5 × 77.5 mm161.4 × 74.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsPanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttonsBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differ
ColoursBlack, White, BlueMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver on the current UK maker page
ButtonsEssential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)–
Water resistance detailIP64IP68 tested in static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, with water/device temperature difference no greater than 5 K; protection may deteriorate with wear
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersStereo speakers and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15MIUI 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024
Software updatesThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.techNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates
AI featuresEssential Space (early access) with the Essential Key–
In the boxNothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)UK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; contents vary by region

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