Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 203g
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.