Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 39/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 10 points higher (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (24/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (70/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.