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).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 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)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 48/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.