Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; estimated prices are $349 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 985,261).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper: $349 vs $760
- Overall rating 59/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (80/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $349 | $760 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $411. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $411.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (80/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.