Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh…

Nothing

MIX Fold 5

$1,699

17categories won

2 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 (3a), 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 Phone (3a) 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.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a)

Phone (3a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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.

Phone (3a) vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Phone (3a)	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	1800 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Phone (3a)	MIX Fold 5
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	8900	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Phone (3a)	MIX Fold 5
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	16 MP	20 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Phone (3a)	MIX Fold 5
Capacity	5,200 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	67 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Phone (3a)	MIX Fold 5
Weight	189 gWinner	216 g
Thickness	8.4 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Phone (3a)	MIX Fold 5
Operating system	Android 15	Android 17
OS updates	3 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	3 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Phone (3a)	MIX Fold 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$349Winner	$1,699

Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.

Display: 6.7"
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,200mAh

Full Phone (3a) specifications →

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.

Display: 7.98"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,400mAh

Full MIX Fold 5 specifications →