Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 14
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $329 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $599
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $599 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 55.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Nothing Phone (3a) was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.