Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $825
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $366. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $366 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.