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 — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-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).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 5/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (88/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| 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 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (88/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
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 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
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 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.