Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,173,332 vs 1,037,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2173332 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 50W
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 67W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on performance (77/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.