Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $459 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,063,102).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 21 points (82/100 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 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $459 vs $899

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1063102 3207005
Geekbench Single 1162 3228
Geekbench Multi 3315 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g 205 g
Price $459 $899
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +66.9%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $440. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $440.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.