Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
$399
2categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
15categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 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.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $999.
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 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 790,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3480 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399Winner | $999 |
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
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh