Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $329 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (88/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $329 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $470. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $470.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (88/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (48/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.