Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 1059
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2560
- Faster charging: 55W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 190g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Xiaomi Civi 1S (90/100 vs 59/100).