Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.