Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Verdict
Nothing Phone 2a Plus delivers exceptional value at $399 with its striking Glyph Interface design, capable MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro processor, and impressive 120Hz AMOLED display. Its 50MP main camera with OIS and 5000mAh battery provide solid everyday performance. Xiaomi 13 Pro commands $999 with flagship credentials: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, superior 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor with Leica optics, 8K video recording, 120W fast charging with 50W wireless, and exceptional 1900-nit display brightness. Performance gap is substantial, as is camera sophistication with its dedicated telephoto. Battery capacity slightly favors Nothing at 5000mAh versus 4820mAh. IP68 rating edges IP54. For budget-conscious users seeking reliable daily drivers with style, Nothing 2a Plus excels remarkably. Those demanding flagship photography, fastest charging speeds, and maximum processing power justify the Xiaomi premium. Choose Nothing for value, Xiaomi for comprehensive flagship features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- →50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- →Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if…
- →1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- →Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- →120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- 50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
- 50W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
- Premium transparent design stands out in the midrange
Cons
- No wireless charging despite the $399 price
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is less popular with developers
- IP54 splash resistance is below IP68 flagships
- Video limited to 4K@30fps — no 60fps option
- Only 256 GB storage option with no expandable storage
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Pros
- 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- 120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
- 50W wireless charging included
- IP68 rated with ceramic back option
Cons
- Very heavy at 229 g
- MIUI 14 has bloatware and ads in some regions
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Telephoto is 3.2x — no true periscope
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Glyph Interface LED back | Aluminum frame, ceramic or leather back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor) — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, Samsung JN1 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4820 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1084 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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