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 (1,425,446 vs 1,405,881).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
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 54/100). 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 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 1425446 | |
| 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 | 50W | 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
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 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownperformance
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 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
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.