Nothing Phone (3a)vsRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Nothing Phone (3a) and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G trade category wins — Nothing Phone (3a) in Camera; Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Nothing Phone (3a) takes Display — led by peak brightness (3,000 nits).
- Nothing Phone (3a) takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Too close to call between Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and Nothing Phone (3a).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a bigger screen — 6.77 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,000 nits vs 1,800 nits.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want better video quality — 90 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 50 W.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 379 USD.
At a glance
- Nothing Phone (3a)
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Nothing Phone (3a)
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if camera matters most. It costs USD 379.
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Unique Glyph design
- 3x telephoto
- Clean software
- Mid-range chipset
- 50 W charging
- Average selfies
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 120 W charging
- IP68 rating
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- Curved screen polarizing