Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi 15T
45.1Performance43.5
85.2Display63.7
57.6Camera55.5
71.5Battery76.5
73.3Features100
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (4a) Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 62.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and camera (+2). Xiaomi 15T 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 (4a) Pro
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 64
- 75% higher Optical zoom: 3.5 x vs 2 x
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15T
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 72
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 73
- 56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,505 vs 4,170
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 34% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+1% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5,000 nits+56% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 1,469,717 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,334Top 50% | 1,632+22%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,170Top 46% | 6,505+56%Top 28% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 37% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x+75% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,080 mAh | 5,500 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 15.3 h+3% | 14.9 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 194 g+8% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.1) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |

