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 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 14
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $599
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3390
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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) — 56/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Nothing Phone (3a) was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.