Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Nothing

MIX Fold 5

$1,699

15categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $1699.

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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	MIX Fold 5
Screen size	6.7"	7.98"
Resolution	1084 x 2412	2224 x 2488Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	418 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	MIX Fold 5
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	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	MIX Fold 5
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	20 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 MIX Fold 5
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	MIX Fold 5
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 W	67 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	MIX Fold 5
Weight	190 gWinner	216 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	4.5 mmWinner
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 MIX Fold 5
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	MIX Fold 5
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 MIX Fold 5
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	MIX Fold 5
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	$1,699