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 — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (59/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| 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 | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (73/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (59/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
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 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.