We think the Nothing Phone 2a is one of the most interesting mid-range phones in 2024. We go by the uniqueness of its design, which is almost unique and can only be compared with its big brother Nothing Phone 2. However, is it a design attractive enough for thousands of users to fall in love with it? Of course not, and this time we’re going to compare it with one of Xiaomi’s best options: the Redmi Note 13 Pro.
Redmi Note 13 Pro vs Nothing Phone 2a: Features and Features
Redmi Note 13 Pro | Nothing Phone 2a | |
Screen | AMOLED 6.67 inches FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels, 446 ppi), 120 Hz
Maximum brightness 1800 nits Gorilla Glass 5 |
AMOLED 6.7″ FHD+ (2412 x 1080p, 394 ppi), 120 Hz
Maximum brightness 1300 nits Gorilla Glass 5 |
Cameras | Main 200 MP, f/1.7
8 MP, wide-angle, f/2.2 Macro 2 MP, f/2.4 Selfie 16 MP, f/2.4 |
50 MP f/1.9 main
50 MP, f/2.2, wide-angle 32MP f/2.2 selfie camera |
CPU | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
RAM and storage | 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB | 8 GB/128 GB, 8 GB/128 GB, 12 GB/256 GB |
Battery | 5100 mAh, fast charging 67 W. | 5000 mAh, fast charging 45 W. |
Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm, 6.60 oz (188 g) | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm, 6.7 oz (190 g) |
OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14, nothing OS 2.5.3 |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, NFC | Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
Networks | 2G – 3G – 4G | 2G – 3G – 4G – 5G |
Price | 5599 pesos on Amazon
6699 pesos at Xiaomi |
$349 for nothing
6699 pesos to Nothing |
Redmi Note 13 Pro vs Nothing Phone 2a: screen and design
When it comes to design, we think few mobile phones can compare to the Nothing Phone 2a, which we think is one of the best-looking smartphones in recent years. And while it’s entirely subjective whether we prefer one phone over another based on how beautiful we think it is, we think the Nothing Phone 2a’s uniqueness is something special.
As for the screen, these are cell phones with very similar panels, although with a clear advantage on Xiaomi, whose maximum brightness is much higher.
Redmi Note 13 Pro vs Nothing Phone 2a: who has the better camera?

Regarding the camera comparison, it should be noted that although on paper the Redmi Note 13 Pro might look better if it had another lens, we should not lose sight of the fact that it is a macro resolution of only 2 megapixels, and that, From our point of view, it has little everyday use.
However, when comparing the main sensors of each mobile phone, we noticed the superiority of Xiaomi, which offers more natural colors and better white balance. In contrast, the Nothing Phone 2a has richer colors. These results are repeated in night photography.
Now, when using the wide angle, it’s remarkable that the Nothing Phone 2a achieves better results: photos with a higher level of detail and more natural colors.
Redmi Note 13 Pro vs Nothing Phone 2a: performance and battery
When it comes to the performance of each smartphone, the simulated tests show minor differences between each smartphone’s processors, and since both have almost identical RAM configurations, we think you won’t notice any significant differences between each handset.
The same goes for the battery, with minimal differences in the capacity of each smartphone. However, it should be noted that the Xiaomi cell phone charges a little faster and also includes a charger, which the Nothing cell phone does not have.
Redmi Note 13 Pro vs Nothing Phone 2a: which is better?
We think that while it’s a very even comparison, in almost every aspect the Redmi Note 13 Pro performs slightly better. It’s also cheaper and includes a charger.
However, we emphasize that the Nothing Phone 2a is a mobile phone with a strong personality. From our perspective, the feature that usually matters the most is almost always the camera, and we’re calling it a tie in this section.
Source: Digital Trends
