Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi 15
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 18 differences across 28 checks. 10 answers are identical.
Nothing · 2025
Phone (3a)
- Screen size
- 6.77"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s G...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- $379
Xiaomi · 2025
Xiaomi 15
- Screen size
- 6.36"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 El...
- Battery capacity
- 5240 mAh
- Launch price
- €999
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | Yes |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | No | Yes, 50W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging speed | 50W wired | 90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5240 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Splash resistant (IP64) | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 120Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77" | 6.36" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (under display, optical) | Yes (under display, ultrasonic) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | Yes, 2x | Yes, 2.6x |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@30fps | Yes, up to 8K |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, March 11 | 2025, March 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $379 | €999 |
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