Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
25.3Performance40.8
49.7Display57.6
54.8Camera66.4
70.1Battery70.2
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)8 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and camera (+12). 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)
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 19% lower weight: 190 g vs 234 g
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 55
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,592
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.81 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 515 ppi+31% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,700 nits+31% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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 | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 67 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+19% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |