Nothing Phone 3a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Nothing Phone 3a	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
ratings
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Value for Money Rating		-
key specs
Display	6.77-inch	6.67-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3	octa-core
Front Camera	32-megapixel	13-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel	50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 13
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	2400x1080 pixels
general
Brand	Nothing	Xiaomi
Model	Phone 3a	Redmi Note 12 4G
Release date	March 4, 2025	March 23, 2023
Launched in India	Yes	No
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	163.52 x 77.50 x 8.35	165.66 x 75.96 x 7.85
Weight (g)	201.00	183.50
IP rating	IP64	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Fast charging	50W Fast Charging	33W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	No	No
Colours	Black, Blue, White	Ice Blue, Mint Blue, Onyx Grey
Removable battery	-	No
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Screen size (inches)	6.77	6.67
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	2400x1080 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	387	395
Resolution Standard	-	FHD+
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3	-
RAM	8GB	6GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	1000
Dedicated microSD slot	-	Yes
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.88) + 50-megapixel (f/2.55) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)	50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	3
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.2)	13-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Telephoto	Ultra Wide-Angle
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	Macro
Lens Type (Primary Rear Camera)	-	Telephoto
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 13
Skin	Nothing OS 3.1	MIUI 14
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
sensors
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
sim 2
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM