Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 68/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,995,695 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $771
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; 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 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $322. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $322 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.