Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 13
25.3Performance51.7
47.5Display52.8
58.6Camera52
54Battery62.5
65.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and battery (+9). 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 52
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
- 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,500 vs 2,614
- 79% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,147
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 414 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,900 nits+46% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 2,050+79%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 5,500+110%Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |