Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi Mi 11
25.3Performance38.6
49.7Display56.3
54.8Camera49.3
70.1Battery60.5
65.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)9 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 wins this phone face-off, 51.3 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+7). 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 49
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 61
- 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 50
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,592
- 31% higher Pixel density: 515 ppi vs 394 ppi
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.81 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 515 ppi+31% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,500 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 1,450+29%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 3,650+41%Top 50% |
| 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 Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 55 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |