Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
Nothing Phone 2a Plus delivers impressive value with its 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, capable Dimensity 7350 Pro processor, and dual 50MP cameras for $399. Its 5000mAh battery and 50W charging suit everyday users well. Xiaomi 14 Pro targets premium users with flagship performance via Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, superior 3000-nit display with QHD resolution, and versatile camera system including 3.2x telephoto and 8K video. At $1099, it offers 120W wired and 50W wireless charging plus IP68 dust resistance versus the Nothing's IP54. Performance gap heavily favors Xiaomi, handling intensive tasks and gaming with ease. Camera quality differs significantly: Xiaomi's variable aperture and sensor size provide better low-light and optical zoom capabilities. Budget-conscious buyers seeking solid Android experience should choose Nothing. Those prioritizing premium imaging, display quality, and overall performance justifying the price premium should select Xiaomi 14 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- →50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- →Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
Buy the Xiaomi 14 Pro if…
- →Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- →Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- →Insanely fast 120W wired charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- 50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
- 50W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
- Premium transparent design stands out in the midrange
Cons
- No wireless charging despite the $399 price
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is less popular with developers
- IP54 splash resistance is below IP68 flagships
- Video limited to 4K@30fps — no 60fps option
- Only 256 GB storage option with no expandable storage
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Pros
- Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- Insanely fast 120W wired charging
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some markets
- Heavy and slippery glass back
- Telephoto limited to 3.2x reach
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Glyph Interface LED back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP variable f/1.42-f/4.0, 1/1.31" Light Hunter 900 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, Samsung JN1 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4880 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1084 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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