Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 14
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $459 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $599
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $599 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $140. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $140 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (65/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.