Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $459 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $986
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $527. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $527 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.