Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 79.3% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.