Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Redmi Note 13R
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 884207
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g
Price $249
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • 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 (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 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 (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.