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 (3,274,157 vs 1,037,391).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Overall rating 59/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 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)
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).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3274157 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $709 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
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
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
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).
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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.