Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 14
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi 14
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.