Nothing Phone (2a) vs REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
25.3Performance35.5
49.7Display65.3
54.8Camera52.2
70.1Battery67.3
65.3Features100
4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)9 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+16). Nothing Phone (2a) 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)
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 10% lower weight: 190 g vs 210 g
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 146% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,200 nits+146% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 90 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 876,387Bottom 32% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 317,490Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 117,275Bottom 31% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 169,096Bottom 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 272,526Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128+7%Bottom 43% | 1,050Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 2,939+13%Bottom 37% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | 100 %Top 3% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,580 mAh+32% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+10% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum-alloy reinforced |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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