Nothing Phone 4a 12/256 GB vs Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB
85/100
Nothing Phone 4a 12/256 GB
₹48,999
89/100
Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB
₹69,999
Display
Screen Size
6.78
inches
6.59
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1224x2720 px (FHD+)
1268x2756 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
4500
nits
3500
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SM7635-AC
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu Score
1176492
2136906
RAM
12
GB
12
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.1
Operating System
Android v16
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm
50 MP, Primary, f/1.7, 1/1.55", OmniVision OV50H, 2.0µm, up to 120x Digital Zoom, 23 mm
Secondary Camera
50 MP, Periscope, f/2.88, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 70x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, OmniVision, 15 mm
Tertiary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
50 MP, Telephoto, f/3.0, 115 mm
Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44"
MP
32 MP, f/2.2, 21 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60/120 fps
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Screen flash, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Optical Zoom, Optical Image stabilization, Slow Motion
Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, 120x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Filters, Xiaomi ProFocus, HDR, Slow Motion Video, Pro Mode, Stereo recording
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5400
mAh
6500
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50
W
67
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v6.0
Design
Weight
205
g
200
g
Build Material
Back: Glass
-
Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass 7i
-
Colors
Pink
Violet
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-03-05
2026-06-04
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
3 Year
—
Security Updates
6 Year
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Model Name
Nothing Phone 4a
Xiaomi 17T
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Camera that punches well above its weight
- Battery that goes the distance
- 12GB RAM keeps multitasking smooth
- Premium glass back with a standout pink finish
- Clean software — no bloat in sight
- Fast charging that gets you back up quickly
! Consider before buying…
- Ringtone selection is a real letdown
- No headphone jack — adapters required
- Storage is fixed, no expansion
- Screen brightness struggles in direct sunlight
- Water resistance covers splashes, not submersion
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- 5G works across all carriers
- Dual-SIM setup includes eSIM flexibility
- Charger and protective case come in the box
! Consider before buying…
- No headphone jack
- After-sales support has raised complaints
Compare Prices
₹48,999
₹69,999