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; launch prices were $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 (2,995,695 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $771
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 3390
- 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)
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). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $459 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $312. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $312 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.