Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $329 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $760
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 8431 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $329 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $431. Nothing Phone (3a) was $431 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.