Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $825
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $825 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $576. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $576 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.