Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 35/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 8 points higher (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 50W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 201 g 166 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (62/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.