Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 11i
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 11i (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 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Xiaomi 11i
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Xiaomi 11i, 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 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| 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 | 207 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
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 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (62/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Xiaomi 11i 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?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.