Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 11i

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 34/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 15 points higher (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP53
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 207 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (56/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.