Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

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16 Ultra

$1,299

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 Gaming16 Ultra

16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 Camera16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $1299.

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 16 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	16 Ultra
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	3600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	16 Ultra
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	790,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	16 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	4Winner
Optical zoom	—	3.2x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	32 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	16 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	16 Ultra
Weight	190 gWinner	226 g
Thickness	8.5 mmWinner	9.2 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	16 Ultra
Operating system	Android 14	Android 17
OS updates	3 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	16 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399Winner	$1,299