Between the Phone (3) and 13 Pro+, the Phone (3) comes out ahead in antutu and promised os updates, while the 13 Pro+ wins on wired charging and weight. Overall, the Phone (3) scores 68.7 and the 13 Pro+ scores 65.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Phone (3) edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.7 vs 65.2), but the 3.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Phone (3) if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, promised os updates, wireless charging.
Pick the 13 Pro+ if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are wired charging, weight, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, screen size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 73.73% more. 2050000 vs 1180000.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Realme - 13 Pro+ wins
- ▲Wired charging — 23.08% more. 80 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Weight — 6.00 g less. 190 vs 196.
- ▲Battery capacity — 0.97% more. 5200 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 190 glead |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.0 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP69lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 2000 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAh | 5200 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (3) | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Phone (3) or 13 Pro+?+
13 Pro+ has 1.0% more battery — 5150 mAh vs 5200 mAh.
Which is lighter, Phone (3) or 13 Pro+?+
13 Pro+ is 6g lighter — 196g vs 190g.
Is Phone (3) waterproof?+
Phone (3) has an IP68 rating.
Does 13 Pro+ support 5G?+
Yes, 13 Pro+ supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Phone (3) or 13 Pro+?+
13 Pro+ has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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