Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
1categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
8categories won
10 categories tied · 19 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 (3a) Pro, 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 Phone (3a) Pro 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.
Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 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.
Phone (3a) Pro vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,060,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10420 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $429Winner | $999 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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