Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 14
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $349 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Xiaomi 14
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4610 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $599
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 56.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (4a) was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.