Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
35.3Performance54
58.8Display59.4
60.5Camera65.9
59.2Battery74.2
73.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+15). Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 features score: 73 vs 65
- 58% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $459 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 59
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 140% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 50 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi | 522 ppi+35% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+58% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 810,000Top 60% | 1,550,000+91%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,170Top 60% | 2,050+75%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300Top 60% | 5,500+67%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | 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 | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 120 W+140% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+8% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | 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 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |