Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi Mi 10i

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) and Xiaomi Mi 10i to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Nothing Phone (2a) is priced from ₹23,999, while Xiaomi Mi 10i is available at ₹17,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Nothing Phone (2a) vs Xiaomi Mi 10i Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsNothing Phone (2a)Xiaomi Mi 10i
Price₹23,999₹17,999
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7200 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Display6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.6 inches, FHD+ IPS LCD, 120Hz
Rear Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)108MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 2MP (DepthMP), 16MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 45W4280mAh, 33W, Charger in the box
RAM/Storage8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2)6GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2)
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Nothing Phone (2a)

₹23,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

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Xiaomi Mi 10i

₹17,999

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₹17,999

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Reasons To Consider

→ Nothing Phone (2a)
checkmarkFaster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Dimensity 7200 Pro)
checkmarkBigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (8GB)
checkmarkFaster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (45W)
checkmarkAdvanced display panel technology delivering vibrant colors and deep blacks - (AMOLED)
checkmarkRich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (HDR10+)
checkmarkStronger water and dust protection against accidental splashes and immersion - (IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant))
→ Xiaomi Mi 10i
checkmarkLarger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.52")
checkmarkWider camera aperture allowing more light intake for clean low-light photos - (f/1.75)
checkmarkSupports slow-motion video recording- (960 fps slomo)
checkmarkEquipped with autofocus  functionality- (PDAF)
checkmarkFeatures better eye-comfort and flicker reduction technology on display - (TUV Rheinland certification)
checkmarkHigher quality Glass rear panel
GamingSee More Details
Nothing Phone (2a)100
Xiaomi Mi 10i74
CameraSee More Details
Xiaomi Mi 10i100
Nothing Phone (2a)90
DisplaySee More Details
Nothing Phone (2a)100
Xiaomi Mi 10i86
BatterySee More Details
Nothing Phone (2a)100
Xiaomi Mi 10i83
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Xiaomi Mi 10i100
Nothing Phone (2a)80

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7200 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Display6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.6 inches, FHD+ IPS LCD, 120Hz
Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)108MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 2MP (DepthMP), 16MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 45W4280mAh, 33W, Charger in the box
RAM8GB (LPDDR4X)6GB (LPDDR4X)
Storage128GB (UFS 2.2)128GB (UFS 2.2)

General

Box ContentsPhone, Type C Cable, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, 33W Cahrger, Type-C cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price₹23,999₹20,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)

Display TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
Playback QualityHDR10+HDR
Display Engine-Dot
Touch Sampling Rate240Hz240Hz
Display Size6.7 inches6.6 inches
Area108 cm²107.4 cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Resolution Width1080pixels1080pixels
Resolution Height2412pixels2400pixels
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Density394ppi395ppi
Display Bit Rate10-bit8-bit
Color Gamut Range100%84%
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Typical Brightness700nits450nits
Peak Brightness1300nits450nits
Eye ProtectionPWM DimmingTUV Rheinland certification
Contrast Ratio1,000,000:11500:1
Colour GamutDCI-P3NTSC
Colour Depth-16.7 Million Colours
Screen to Body Ratio91.65%-
High Brightness1100nits-

Body

🏆 Winner: Xiaomi Mi 10i

Height161.74 mm165.4 mm
Width76.32 mm76.8 mm
Thickness8.55 mm9 mm
Weight190 grams214.5 grams
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass 5Glass
Display ProtectionGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Back MaterialPlasticGlass
Side MaterialPlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build Quality-Corning Gorilla Glass 5
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Additional FeaturesOTG3.5mm Headphone Jack
IP RatingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersHi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Sound TuningDirac-

Processor

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)

Chipset ManufacturerMediaTekQualcomm
ChipsetDimensity 7200 ProSnapdragon 750G
Fabrication Size4 nm8 nm
Number of CoresOcta-coreOcta-core
Clock Speed2x2.80 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.00 GHz Cortex-A5102.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570
GPUMali G610 MC4Adreno 619
Cooling SystemVapor Chamber Cooling-

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

708000

406989

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

1114

875

Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core

2561

2095

Operating System

OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version1410
OS SkinNothing OSRedmi MIUI
Gaming ModeYesYes
OS Updates3 year(s)3 year(s)
Security Updates4 year(s)4 year(s)
Bloatware Free OSYes-

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Xiaomi Mi 10i

Main Camera Megapixel50MP108MP
Main Camera Aperturef/1.9f/1.75
Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera Camera Sensor-Samsung ISOCELL HM2
Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.56"1/1.52"
Main Camera Camera FeaturesOIS, PDAFPDAF
Main Camera #2 Megapixel50MP8MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Field of View114°120°
Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/2.76"1/4.0"
Main Camera #3 Megapixel-2MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture-f/2.4
Main Camera #3 Lens Type-Macro
Main Camera #4 Megapixel-2MP
Main Camera #4 Aperture-f/2.4
Main Camera #4 Lens Type-Depth
FeaturesHDR, Motion PhotosDual LED Dual Tone Flash, Filter, HDR, Movie frame
Camera StabilizationHybrid StabilizationEIS
Raw Photo SupportYesYes
Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recordingSDR recording
Slow Motion Recording-960 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type-PDAF
Video Featuresgyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDRDual Video, Macro Video Recording, Movie Mode, Slow Motion
Video Recording1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@120fps, 720p@240fps, 720p@960fps

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)

Front Camera #1 Megapixel32MP16MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2f/2.45
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.74"1/3.06"
Features-AI portrait mode, Night mode, Palm shutter, Panoramic View
Video Features1080p@30/60fps1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, Time Lapse
Video Recording1080@60fps1080@30fps, 720p@30fps
HDR Recording SupportHDR recordingSDR recording
Front Camera #1 Focal Length21 mm-
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size0.8 µm-

Camera Samples

Selfie
Selfie
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Selfie Portrait
Selfie Portrait
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Main Camera Portrait
Main Camera Portrait
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Main Day
Main Day
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Main Night
Main Night
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Ultrawide Day
Ultrawide Day
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Ultra Wide Night
Ultra Wide Night
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Battery

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)

Battery Capacity5000mAh4280mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Charging Speed Wired45W33W
Bypass Charging SupportYes-

Memory

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)

Storage Size128128
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM Size86
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim TypeDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support5G5G
Band Types5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9002, 3, 5, 8
3G BandsUMTS/WCDMA 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 1, 2, 5, 8
4G Bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 661, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41
5G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 7877, 78

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (2a)

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi DirectHotspot
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 6WiFi 5
Bluetooth Version5.35.1
Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, BLE, LEA2DP, LE
GPSBDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)BDS (B1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5)
NFC SupportSupportedSupported
Radio-FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Side Mounted
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor360° Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor
Haptic FeedbackX-axis Linear MotorX-axis Linear Motor

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