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).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Redmi Note 13R
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
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).
| 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.