Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 190g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (90/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (90/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.