Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) delivers a premium experience with its flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, superior LTPO OLED display (1600 nits), and refined 50MP camera system with OIS across both main and ultra-wide sensors. Design-wise, it's sleeker at 201g with an aluminum frame. However, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ commands attention with exceptional value, offering a higher-resolution 6.67-inch AMOLED screen (2712x1220), larger 5000mAh battery, and lightning-fast 120W charging versus Nothing's 45W. Its 200MP camera sounds impressive on paper but relies on pixel binning; Nothing's approach prioritizes quality over megapixon count. Performance gap favors Nothing (Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7200), yet the Redmi handles most tasks admirably. For power users seeking flagship performance and wireless charging, Nothing Phone (2) justifies the $150 premium. Budget-conscious buyers wanting faster charging and larger battery should consider Redmi Note 13 Pro+.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if…
- →Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- →Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- →Clean Nothing OS software experience
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (2)
Pros
- Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Clean Nothing OS software experience
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Bright LTPO AMOLED display
Cons
- Only IP54 rated
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Glyph Interface is more novelty than utility
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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