Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
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| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256… |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) | 108 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Display | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Price | ₹20,999 | ₹16,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 84 / 100 Better Specs | 82 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1084 x 2392 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 93.3% Less Bezels |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB More Storage |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 199 g | 173.5 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm Slimmer |
| Unique Features | No Water Resistant NFC No | 3.5mm Audio Jack No No IR Blaster |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | Redmi Note 13 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 | January 04, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | Redmi Note 13 5G, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card, Protective Case |
Design
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 75 x 161.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 173.5 g |
| Colors | Black, White | Stealth Black, Prism Gold, Arctic White |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 93.3% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | 1000nits Brightness, TUV Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Flicker-Free Certification, Sunlight Mode, DCI P3: 100% (typical) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n7, NSA n1/n3/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac， 2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) |
Extra
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Aaccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR4X RAM, Dolby Atmos |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) | 108 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | HDR, Panorama, 3X In-Sensor Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |
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