Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $249 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-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 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $760
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $249 | $760 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $511. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $511 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite 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.