Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 11i
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 34/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 11i
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 8 points higher (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (58/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.