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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.