Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $449 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 72/100 vs 68/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,173,332 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2173332 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 4 points higher (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 17T — 68/100; 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 17T is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
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?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on performance (77/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.