Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.