Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 13T
25.3Performance36.3
47.5Display66.8
58.6Camera53
54Battery58.4
65.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and features (+13). 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 53
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $649
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 446 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 920,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 1,250+9%Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 3,900+49%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+150% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+4% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |