Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Max 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G wins 1 of 1 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Not enough shared specs to draw the chart yet.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- SpeedNot enough data
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryfrom specsXiaomi 17 Max 5G67100
- DisplayNot enough data
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 Max 5G wins — BeastScore 89.3/100
The Xiaomi 17 Max 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). BeastScore: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 89.0/100, Xiaomi 17 Max 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a display and 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has a 6.9-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
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