Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 29/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 11 points higher (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Redmi Note 13R
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 50W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (58/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (62/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.