Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
28.9Performance54
58.6Display59.4
30.7Camera65.9
47.8Battery74.2
49.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+35) and battery (+26). Nothing Phone (3a) Lite 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
- 58% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 13% lower weight: 199 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi | 522 ppi+35% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+58% | 1,900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 W+264% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+13% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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