Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
25.3Performance54
47.5Display64.2
58.6Camera69.5
54Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and battery (+18). 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
- 16% lower weight: 190 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 54
- 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,500 vs 2,614
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 90 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+16% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+7% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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