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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 12

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
46.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
25.3Performance43.2
47.5Display47.7
58.6Camera47
54Battery62.5
65.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+9). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 47
  • 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $749

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
  • 64% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,614
  • 50% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,147
  • 34% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
Screen size6.7 ″+7%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1084x24122400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi419 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+18%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,147Bottom 44%1,720+50%Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,614Bottom 27%4,300+64%Top 44%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.9
Ultra-wide50 MP+285%13 MP
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera50 MP+56%32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging50 W67 W+34%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
Weight190 g180 g+5%
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP54—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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