Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
25.3Performance54
49.7Display64.2
54.8Camera69.5
70.1Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and camera (+15). 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)
- 16% lower weight: 190 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 55
- 112% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,500 vs 2,592
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 2,050+82%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 5,500+112%Top 34% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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 | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+16% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+5% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |