Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $449 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $760
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (77/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 8431 | |
| 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 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S 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: $311. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $311 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (77/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.