Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 43/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 67W vs 50W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 6 points higher (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (24/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (24/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.