Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 5/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 35 points higher (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (44/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 35 points (40/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.