Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $349 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (88/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $349 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (88/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (90/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.