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; launch prices were $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 (3,182,664 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $899
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3390
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 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.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $329 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Nothing Phone (3a) was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.