Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
25.3Performance63.4
49.7Display67.5
54.8Camera69.5
70.1Battery73.6
65.3Features70.7
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)10 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and display (+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)
- 45% higher Active use endurance: 15.9 h vs 11 h
- 14% lower weight: 190 g vs 220 g
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 70
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,000 nits+131% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 89.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 2,240+99%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 7,000+170%Top 23% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h+45% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+14% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+7% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |