Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI
25.3Performance46.7
47.5Display61.6
58.6Camera55.5
54Battery55.6
65.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus4 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 CIVI wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+14). 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 56
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 48
- 131% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 34% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W
- 12% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1236x2750 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,000 nits+131% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+6% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.5 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |