Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $892
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $443. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $443 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.