Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
25.3Performance44
47.5Display45.5
58.6Camera44.1
54Battery58.4
65.3Features60
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+4). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- 59% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 2,614
- 34% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $399
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+30% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,263,761 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 1,430+25%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 4,150+59%Top 46% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 181 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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