Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $892
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $892 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $543. Nothing Phone (4a) was $543 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.