Nothing Phone (3a)vsRedmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 399 — USD 20 more than the Nothing Phone (3a). Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes Display — led by pixel density (446 ppi).
- Nothing Phone (3a) takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Nothing Phone (3a) takes Price — led by price (379 USD).
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 sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 20 MP.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a lower price — 379 USD vs 399 USD.
Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want better video quality — 91 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want a better camera — 127 pts vs 126 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want longer battery life — 5,110 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 50 W.
At a glance
- Nothing Phone (3a)
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Click a label to jump to that section ↓
Best price now
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 price matters most. It costs USD 379, the lowest price in this group.
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Unique Glyph design
- 3x telephoto
- Clean software
- Mid-range chipset
- 50 W charging
- Average selfies
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 120 W charging
- 3,000-nit display
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- No wireless charging