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 — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-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 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 201g
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3012 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (64/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
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 5 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 61/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.