Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $459 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 61/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,063,102).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 213g
  • Cheaper: $459 vs $771

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1063102 3001049
Geekbench Single 1162 2798
Geekbench Multi 3315 10104
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 50W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g 213 g
Price $459 $771
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +64.6%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $312. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $312.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.