How do the scores compare?

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 41/100 overall; Redmi 13 5G scores 37.7/100. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins 4 individual spec rows, Redmi 13 5G wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi 13 5G?

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite advantages: Stronger display score: 59 vs 44; Stronger features score: 49 vs 36; 445% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 550 nits; 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years; 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP. Redmi 13 5G advantages: Stronger camera score: 35 vs 31; 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi 13 5G

WINNER

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Xiaomi

Redmi 13 5G

28.9Performance28.9

58.6Display44.2

30.7Camera34.9

47.8Battery48.1

49.3Features36

4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite4 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins this phone face-off, 41 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and features (+13). Redmi 13 5G 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 (3a) Lite

Stronger display score: 59 vs 44
Stronger features score: 49 vs 36
445% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 550 nits
50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 13 5G

Stronger camera score: 35 vs 31
116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
Screen size	6.77 ″	6.79 ″
Panel type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Resolution	1084x2392	1080x2460
Pixel density	387 ppi	396 ppi+2%
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3,000 nits+445%	550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM (max)	8 GB	8 GB
Storage options	128/256GB	128GB
Storage type	—	UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
Main camera	50 MP	108 MP+116%
Main aperture	f/1.88	f/1.75
Ultra-wide	8 MP	—
Max video	4K@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera	16 MP+23%	13 MP
OIS	No	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh+1%
Wired charging	33 W	33 W
Wireless charging	0 W	—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
Weight	199 g+3%	205 g
Thickness	8.3 mm	8.3 mm
IP rating	IP54	IP53
Frame material	—	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
NFC	Yes	—
USB	—	USB-C

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
OS at launch	Android 15	Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge	3 years+50%	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Redmi 13 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Redmi 13 5G
Stereo speakers	—	No
3.5mm jack	—	Yes

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