Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 12
Performance
74.4 ★
52.1
Camera
76.0 ★
70.0
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
71.8 ★
56.2
Overall
79.6 ★
69.9
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
74.4/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
76.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
71.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
79.6/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2412
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 619
RAM
12 GB
4 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
33W wired, 50% in 22 min
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
190g
188g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Xiaomi 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 69.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Xiaomi 12
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or Xiaomi 12?
Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner with a score of 79.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or Xiaomi 12?
Nothing Phone (2a) wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 70.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone (2a) is better for gaming with a score of 71.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Xiaomi 12?
Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while Xiaomi 12 costs PKR 179,999. The price difference is PKR 63,000.
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