Nothing Phone (3a) vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000).

The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 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) vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) 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) Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1044507
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
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
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 205 g
Price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 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)
  • 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)
$329
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 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) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (58/100 vs 24/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (87/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

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

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