Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.