Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi Note 13 5G
25.3Performance24.1
47.5Display45.5
58.6Camera35.6
54Battery47.8
65.3Features65.3
9 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus4 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 39.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+6). Redmi Note 13 5G 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 36
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,147 vs 750
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 11% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $399
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 390,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+53%Bottom 44% | 750Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614+34%Bottom 27% | 1,950Bottom 14% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+52% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 175 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |