Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 17
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $709
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Nothing Phone (3a) was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.