Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $449 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,405,881).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 66
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $899

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1405881 3207005
Geekbench Single 1237 3228
Geekbench Multi 3281 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 205 g
Price $449 $899
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
67/100
1405881 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +56.2%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $450. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $450.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.