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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
53.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
35.3Performance21.1
58.8Display28.8
60.5Camera31.6
59.2Battery47.8
73.3Features44
13 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro5 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and features (+29). Redmi Note 10S 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) Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 15% lower weight: 179 g vs 211 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $459

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
Screen size6.77 ″+5%6.43 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23922400x1080
Pixel density387 ppi409 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+173%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 10810,000+145%Top 60%330,000Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,170+129%Top 60%510Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,300+100%Top 60%1,650Top 90%
RAM (max)12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+285%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W+52%33 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
Weight211 g179 g+15%
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame materialPolycarbonatePlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProRedmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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