Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (2a)
Xiaomi 14
Performance
74.4
95.9 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
88.0 ★
82.0
Gaming
71.8
96.0 ★
Overall
79.6
91.3 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Xiaomi 14
95.9/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 14
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 14
96.0/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 14
91.3/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 14
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 14
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 14
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.36"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
LTPO OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2412
1200x2670
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 750
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), HDR, panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24fps (HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4610 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 31 min (advertised), 50W wireless, 100% in 46 min (advertised), 10W reverse wireless
📶 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/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Dir
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight
190g
188g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Black, White, Jade Green, Pink
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 14
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 14 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 91.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone (2a) puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value for money.
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 14
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 90W fast charging
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or Xiaomi 14?
Xiaomi 14 is the overall winner with a score of 91.3/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or Xiaomi 14?
Xiaomi 14 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone (2a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 14 is better for gaming with a score of 96.0/100.
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 14?
Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while Xiaomi 14 costs PKR 339,999. The price difference is PKR 223,000.
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