Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 23 points (82/100 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 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1037391 3207005
Geekbench Single 1111 3228
Geekbench Multi 2560 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
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
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g 205 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +67.7%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 57/100).

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

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