Redmi Note 13 Pro+ vs OnePlus Nord 3 5G performance comparison: which phone is more powerful?

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (review) launched in India last week with a lot of fanfare. It is the first Redmi Note phone to incorporate many firsts, including Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 rating, in-display fingerprint scanner, and Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC. However, new features come with an increased price, therefore pitting it against some notable players in the sub-Rs 35K segment.

It also means the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ now fares against the OnePlus Nord 3 5G (review), one of the most notable all-rounders in this price bracket. How do the two fare against each other in terms of pure benchmark? Here’s a performance comparison between the two smartphones.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+OnePlus Nord 3 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7200 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 9000
Cores4nm octa-core processor with 2x Arm Cortex-A715 (2.8GHz) and 6x Cortex-A510 (2GHz)4nm octa-core processor with 1x Arm Cortex-X2 (3.05GHz), 3x Arm Cortex-A710 (2.85GHz), and 4x Arm Cortex-A510 (1.8GHz)
GPUARM Mali-G610 GPUARM Mali-G710 GPU
RAMUp to 12GB RAMUp to 16GB RAM


Geekbench v6

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (L) and OnePlus Nord 3 (R) Geekbench scores.

In the Geekbench test, which is essentially a stress test on the chip cores, both smartphones achieve similar scores in the single-core test. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ performs relatively better on the single-core Geekbench test. However, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G scores much higher points in the multi-core test. It indicates that the two smartphones can run a single app or low-demanding task similarly, though the overall efficiency might be better on the Nord 3 5G.

AnTuTu

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (L) and OnePlus Nord 3 5G (R) AnTuTu results.

Similarly, in the AnTuTu test that evaluates almost all parameters of the CPU and GPU processing power, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is behind the OnePlus Nord 3 5G.

Interestingly, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ consumed less battery than the Nord 3 during the stress test. However, the internal temperature of the Note 13 Pro+ was higher than that of the Nord 3.

CPU Throttle test

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (L) and OnePlus Nord 3 5G CPU Throttle results.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+’s increased temperature in the AnTuTu test does not mean the smartphone’s cooling tech isn’t efficient. Even under severe pressure, the Note 13 Pro+ turned out to be relatively more stable in the CPU Throttle test (50 threads + 30 minutes of duration) than the OnePlus Nord 3 5G.

Gaming tests

While benchmarks lean towards the OnePlus Nord 3 5G’s superiority with the Dimensity 9000 SoC, real-life gaming tests provide a different picture.

I played eight popular Android games on both for 10 minutes each. Low-demanding games, including Candy Crush, Subway Surf, and Clash of Clans, ran smoothly without any stutters. Both phones exhibited a similar battery drop and increased internal temperature.

I noticed similar metrics after playing 8 Ball Mini Pool, Asphalt 9, and Shadow Fight 4.

Both Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and OnePlus Nord 3 5G can also run BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile with similar graphics (Nord 3 5G supports smooth gameplay at 90fps). The Nord 3 5G consumed more battery but that resulted in a more consistent performance with high FPS. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ also performed well, but the frame rates were inconsistent.

Verdict

Overall, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G exhibited better performance in both benchmarks and real-life tests, though the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ emerged slightly more power efficient. In the end, it is a battle between power and efficiency. Other factors you must remember when buying either of the two smartphones include:

  • The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and OnePlus Nord 3 5G will receive three years of Android OS updates.
  • The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ includes more pre-installed apps. As a result, its software experience is cluttered.
  • That being said, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has more features to offer, including an IR remote control. The Android 13-based MIUI also bundles additional features to explore, like Reading mode and so on.

Key Specs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 UltraProcessor
6.67 inches (16.94 cm)Display
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
12 GB RAM + 256 GB
12 GB RAM + 512 GBRAM & Storage
200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear Camera
16 MPFront Camera
5000 mAhBattery
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G Price
₹21,649.00
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Key Specs

OnePlus Nord 3 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 MT6893Processor
6.74 inches (17.12 cm)Display
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
16 GB RAM + 256 GBRAM & Storage
50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear Camera
16 MPFront Camera
5000 mAhBattery
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OnePlus Nord 3 5G Price
₹23,949.00
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