Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
25.3Performance40.8
47.5Display57.6
58.6Camera66.4
54Battery70.2
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus8 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and performance (+15). 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
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
- 19% lower weight: 190 g vs 234 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 54
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,614
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.81 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 515 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,700 nits+31% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 1,450+26%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 3,650+40%Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+150% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+19% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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