Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $329 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (48/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (87/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $329 | $999 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $670. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $670.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (48/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.