OnePlus Nord N300 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord N300 5G costs half the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+, making it an excellent budget option for basic smartphone needs. The Nord N300 delivers a 6.56-inch 90Hz IPS LCD display with 550 nits brightness, MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage. Camera performance includes a 48MP main sensor with PDAF and 1080p video recording. Battery capacity matches the Redmi at 5000 mAh, though charging tops out at 33W. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ occupies the mid-range segment with significantly more premium features: AMOLED display at 6.67 inches with 120Hz refresh rate and exceptional 1800 nits peak brightness, Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, and a standout 200MP Samsung HP3 camera with OIS plus ultrawide and macro lenses. The Redmi charges at 120 wired, includes IP68 water resistance, and offers 4K video. For casual users prioritizing affordability, the Nord N300 5G handles social media, messaging, and light gaming adequately. However, photographers, content creators, or anyone wanting better performance and display quality should invest in the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. At nearly double the price, it justifies the cost with superior imaging, display technology, processing power, and durability features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord N300 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
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
OnePlus Nord N300 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- Clean OxygenOS with minimal bloatware
- NFC for contactless payments
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably low on the 6.56-inch display
- Only 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is very tight
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- Dimensity 810 is basic — limited gaming capability
- Only one OS update promised
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 | OnePlus Nord N300 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (OxygenOS 12.1) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1612 x 720 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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