Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $349 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $899
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 67.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nothing Phone (4a) was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.