Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $799
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.