Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,037,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 68.1% 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (95/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.