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).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +65.8%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.