Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $249 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $899
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $899 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $650 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.