Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $329 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $771
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $329 | $771 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 65.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $442. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $442.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.