Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi 15 5G
25.3Performance26
47.5Display70.3
58.6Camera29
54Battery66.7
65.3Features44
10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus4 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 46.2 against 45.4 for Redmi 15 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 33 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+6% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 460,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+25%Bottom 44% | 920Bottom 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614+28%Bottom 27% | 2,050Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 50 W+52% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+12% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |