Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 40/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 9 points higher (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (24/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (24/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (70/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.