Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 12
25.3Performance43.2
49.7Display47.7
54.8Camera47
70.1Battery62.5
65.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18). Nothing Phone (2a) 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)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 63
- 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,592
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,128
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+7% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+18% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 1,720+52%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 4,300+66%Top 44% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |