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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
25.3Performance32
47.5Display45.6
58.6Camera39
54Battery51.8
65.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and battery (+2). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 39
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 37% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 950 nits

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 34% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W
  • 14% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,930 vs 2,614

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1084x24122400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+37%950 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProSnapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)1,147+12%Bottom 44%1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,614Bottom 27%2,930+12%Bottom 36%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.9
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+56%32 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging50 W67 W+34%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight190 g168 g+12%
Thickness8.5 mm7.3 mm+14%
IP ratingIP54—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

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

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