Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,037,391).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27 points (86/100 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 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1037391 3569354
Geekbench Single 1111 3310
Geekbench Multi 2560 10070
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 192 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +70.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (95/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.