Redmi Note 13 Pro 5GvsNothing Phone (3a)
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).
- 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 (67 W).
- 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 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 longer battery life — 5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 50 W.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 379 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- 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 1,300 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 Nothing Phone (3a) if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 84 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 116 pts.
At a glance
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- Nothing Phone (3a)
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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 (3a)
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if camera matters most. It costs USD 379.
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 (3a)
- Unique Glyph design
- 3x telephoto
- Clean software
- Mid-range chipset
- 50 W charging
- Average selfies