Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 11i
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 34/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 11i
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 6 points higher (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (58/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (62/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.