Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $459 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper: $459 vs $709
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $459 | $709 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.