Nothing Phone 3a vs Redmi Note 15 5G
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At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Nothing Phone 3a |  Redmi Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 39,300.00 through KSh 48,500.00 | KSh 30,000.00 |
| Display | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64μm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm | 108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 5520 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 45W wired; 18W reverse wired |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 178 g (6.28 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 2 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a | Redmi Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nothing | Redmi |
| Model | Nothing Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 15 5G |
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2025, December 18 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) | 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 178 g (6.28 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | Ultra HDR image support | 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64μm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm | 108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0" |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 5520 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 45W wired; 18W reverse wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 2 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.1 or 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) | IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets); Drop resistant up to 1.7m; MIL-STD-810H compliant*; * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | — | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos); 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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