Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $349 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 985,261).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $845
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $496. Nothing Phone (2a) was $496 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.