Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…

Nothing

Xiaomi 12 Pro

$479

3categories won

8 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 12 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xiaomi 12 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,400 mAh.

🎮 GamingPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 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.

Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Screen size	6.72"	6.73"
Resolution	1080 x 2412	1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density	—	521 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	990,000
Geekbench multi	—	4180
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	512GBWinner	256GB

Camera

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

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Capacity	5,400 mAhWinner	4,600 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Weight	194 gWinner	204 g
Thickness	8.4 mm	8.16 mm
Water resistance	IP68	None
Build	—	Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Operating system	Android 16	Android 12
OS updates	4 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$429Winner	$479