Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.