Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Xiaomi 17
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $709
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $709 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $460. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $460 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.