Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,037,391).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2560
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.