Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 985,261).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.