Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Nothing

Redmi 14C

$139

5categories won

5 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi Redmi 14C takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi Redmi 14C proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Redmi 14C. Choose the Redmi 14C if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryRedmi 14C

Redmi 14C takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 18W charging.

🎮 GamingRedmi 14C

Redmi 14C provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins photography with 50MP main imaging.

🏷️ ValueRedmi 14C

Redmi 14C wins on budget and value at $139 compared to $399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi 14C: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Redmi 14C
Screen size	6.7"	6.88"
Resolution	1084 x 2412Winner	720 x 1640
Pixel density	395 ppiWinner	260 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nitsWinner	600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Redmi 14C
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
Process node	4 nmWinner	12 nm
AnTuTu score	790,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Redmi 14C
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	2
Ultrawide	50 MP	—
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	13 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	1080p at 30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Redmi 14C
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 WWinner	18 W
Wireless charging	No	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Redmi 14C
Weight	190 gWinner	204 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	8.22 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	Glass back (Starry Blue) or matte polymer, plastic frame, glass front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Redmi 14C
Operating system	Android 14	Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS updates	3 yearsWinner	2 years
Security updates	4 yearsWinner	2 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Redmi 14C
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399	$139Winner