Redmi Note 13 Pro 5GvsNothing Phone (1)
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 279, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G takes Display — led by pixel density (446 ppi).
- Nothing Phone (1) takes Camera — led by video score (88 pts).
- Nothing Phone (1) takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G takes Price — led by price (279 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 600,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- 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 bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.55 in.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want longer battery life — 5,100 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 33 W.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 399 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want better video quality — 88 pts vs 84 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want a better camera — 121 pts vs 116 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- Nothing Phone (1)
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
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?
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (1)
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if battery matters most. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 67 W charging
- Very affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- Unique Glyph design
- Wireless charging
- Clean Android
- Aging chipset
- 33 W charging
- Average battery