Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
Performance
83.5 ★
74.4
Camera
78.0
100.0 ★
Battery
88.0
96.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
71.8
Overall
83.9
87.2 ★
Value for Money
—
Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
96.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
87.2/100
Best Value
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2712
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G610 MC4
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Triple Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
16 MP, HDR, Video (1080p@30/60fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
120W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 19 min (advertised)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM, eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm
Weight
201g
199g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Midnight Black (Fushion Black), Moonlight White (Fushion White), Aurora Purple, Fushion Purple, Camo Green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has better battery with a score of 96.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone (3a) is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus offers better value at PKR 139,999 with a value score of 2.3.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus costs PKR 139,999. The price difference is PKR 13,500.
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