Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $329 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $899
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $329 | $899 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 67.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $570. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $570.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.