Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
25.3Performance54
47.5Display59.4
58.6Camera65.9
54Battery74.2
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and battery (+20). 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
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 229 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 54
- 140% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 50 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,900 nits+46% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 120 W+140% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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