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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Comparison between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (3a), if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 828,429
- against 637,266
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Fast Charge Power
- 50 W
- against 45 W
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,520 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,200 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 201 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 828,429 Best value | 637,266 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,162 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-A720 core at 2.5 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.4 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A520 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,064 Best value | 861 |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 178 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 89.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP66, IP65, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.7 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,520 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 56 min | 51 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 Best value | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 388 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, AMOLED, HDR10+, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10, Always-On Display | Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Dual-Edge Display, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 5 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A059 | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
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