Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 34/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 49
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 5 points higher (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1148725
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 204 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (62/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — 34/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.