Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 12 Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

Nothing

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

$399

4categories won

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro

$479

9categories won

8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 12 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 12 Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi 12 Pro takes battery honors offering 4,600 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 GamingXiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi 12 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraXiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi 12 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $479.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Screen size	6.7"	6.73"
Resolution	1084 x 2412	1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	521 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	1500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	790,000	990,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	4180Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	2x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	32 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	8K at 24fps HDR / 4K at 60fps HDR10+

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,600 mAh
Wired charging	50 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Weight	190 gWinner	204 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	8.16 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	None
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Operating system	Android 14	Android 12
OS updates	3 years	3 years
Security updates	4 years	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xiaomi 12 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399Winner	$479

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus elevates Nothing's iconic transparent design with a sophisticated metallic sheen, upgraded 50MP selfie shooter with 4K recording, dual 50MP rear cameras with OIS, custom 4nm Dimensity 7350 Pro processor clocked at 3.0GHz, and faster 50W wired charging.

Display: 6.7"
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,000mAh

Full Nothing Phone (2a) Plus specifications →

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Boasting an industry-first symmetrical triple 50MP rear camera system, lightning 120W HyperCharge (100% in 18 minutes), a quad-speaker array tuned by Harman Kardon, and a 1440p LTPO AMOLED panel, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a multimedia tour de force.

Display: 6.73"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 4,600mAh

Full Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications →

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