Redmi Note 13 Pro or Nothing Phone (2nd), five phones to choose from in the best mid-range Android

Choosing a good phone in the mid-range Android is not exactly an easy task, since many brands offer high-quality phones at a reasonable price. framed between 300 and 500 eurosThat’s where Xiaomi and Nothing are headed: both brands have up to five phones to choose from. Are you in the middle of making a decision?

The Redmi Note 13 has been a notable sales success this 2024, the family has a phone to aim for regardless of budget. Nothing also bet on the mid-range this year, always in its own way: The exterior design is one of its strong pointsBut they are not limited to the external aspect, Nothing also takes into account hardware and software. You only have to put them face to face to find out.

Technical comparison of Redmi Note 13 and Nothing Phone (2a)

Both Nothing and Xiaomi offer excellent value for the price.

It is difficult to decide on a model based on its hardware alone, as the five phones in contention offer a paragon of features at a price that is not excessive. Although there is a clear initial difference that can tip the balance in one direction or the other: Do you appreciate that your phone looks different from most others? So the choice is clear: Nothing Phone (2a), either one.

Nothing has made design its main asset, and it shows. The construction of the phones remains at the highest quality, something that Xiaomi also emphasizes with the Redmi Note 13: its three Pro proposals look very good on the outside, they are appreciated for their remarkable quality in touch and They combine different colors and finishes to highlight its attractiveness.

The screen is similar in size and quality, all five offer an AMOLED panel that is around 6.7 inches. Sufficiently high brightness, 120 Hz refresh rate and with front cameras where the Nothing especially stands out. Are you looking for the best selfies? Your mobile is the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.

Very balanced power among the five where the Redmi Note 13 Pro is weaker, enough RAM and storage (if you need an SD card, only the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro will do), fairly equal in photographic hardware and with sufficient resistance to the elements. Are you looking for maximum protection? The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has IP68 certification.

I want the cheapest one

There is no doubt here: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is the clear choice. Although Xiaomi usually has very aggressive offers on the other models, it is likely that the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G falls below its brother. The Nothing Phone (2a) don’t usually go down to that level.

I want the one with the best quality/price ratio

Nothing Phone (2a)

Here we opt for the Nothing Phone (2a), the brand has known how to build a round phone without giving up anything important. And it provides the extra of the design and the rear lights, which seems to us to be the best option. In our opinion, the extra price of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is not worth it (and it is not yet available).

Looking for a second alternative? The Redmi Note 13 5G is another excellent choice – you can’t go wrong with it.

I want the most powerful

Here the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the upper hand, the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is a real beast. It also comes loaded with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, more than enough. The problem? It won’t be ready for purchase until September.

I want the one with the best camera

The Redmi Note 13 Pro are very evenly matched, they all take very good photos. Compared to both Nothings, they are also similar to each other. And compared to each other? If we had to choose the best camera, We stayed with the Redmi Note 13 Pro+The main one gives a huge game, it is of very good quality and the shooting app is extremely versatile.

I want the one that will receive the most updates

The Nothing phone (2a) wins here, as both were launched with Android 14 and are guaranteed to receive three key version updates (they will receive Android 17). The Redmi Note 13 was launched with Android 13 and will, in principle, be updated to Android 15.

Cover image | Nothing and Xiaomi