Redmi 13 5G vs Nothing CMF Phone 1: Specifications compared

Redmi 13 5G has just arrived in India as a new budget phone offering 5G connectivity. Its highlighted features include a spruced-up Qualcomm processor, a big and smooth display, and the company’s new HyperOS software. The Redmi 13 5G costs less than Rs 15,000, joining several other smartphones vying for the top spot in the crowded market. One of them is Nothing’s latest and most affordable offering, the CMF Phone 1. Featuring a modular mechanism for its rear panel, the CMF Phone 1 can appeal to customers looking for uniqueness in their next phones. But it costs a little more.

Is the new Redmi 13 5G better than the Nothing CMF Phone 1? Let us find out in this comparison of their specifications.

Redmi 13 5G vs Nothing CMF Phone 1: Specifications

Display: The Redmi 13 5G has a bigger display than the CMF Phone 1. It uses a 6.79-inch Full-HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and 550 nits of brightness. The CMF Phone 1’s display uses a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with HDR10+, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits of brightness.

Processor: Powering the Redmi 13 5G is an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, paired with Adreno 613 GPU. On the other hand, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 uses an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, paired with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. Both phones have up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Cameras: You get a 108MP main camera and a 2MP depth-sensing camera on the Redmi 13 5G. The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth-sensing camera. Redmi 13 5G’s selfie camera has a 13MP sensor, while that of the CMF Phone 1 features a 16MP sensor. Both phones support HDR video recording.

Battery: The Redmi 13 5G has a 5030mAh battery with 33W fast charging, while the CMF Phone 1 uses a 5000mAh battery with 33W and 5W reversed wired charging support. Both phones have a USB-C port for charging.

You should buy

— Redmi 13 5G if you want custom software and longer battery life. It costs Rs 13,999.

— Nothing CMF Phone 1 if you want near-stock Android software and a modular design. It costs Rs 15,999.