Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi 17T 256GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by SAR 195 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Nothing Phone (4a) if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 195
- Larger screen size: 17.2 in vs 6.59 in
Choose the
Xiaomi 17T 256GB if you care about:- More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 12 GB)
- Bigger battery for a longer day (6,500 mAh vs 5,080 mAh)
- Higher wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W
The deciding difference here: storage and screen size and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Storage
12 GB✓ 256 GBScreen size
✓ 17.2 in6.59 inBattery capacity
5,080 mAh✓ 6,500 mAh
Specifications side by side
23 of 23 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,804 | SAR 1,999 |
| Storage | 12 GB | ✓ 256 GB |
| Processor | — | Dimensity 8500-Ultra |
| Battery capacity | 5,080 mAh | ✓ 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | ✓ 67 W |
| Years of OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom (telephoto) | — | 5 x |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP |
| Screen size | ✓ 17.2 in | 6.59 in |
| Resolution | — | 1268 x 2756 |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Dual SIM | — | Yes |
| Water and dust rating | — | IP68 |
| Operating system | Nothing OS 4.1(Based on Android) | — |
| Dimensions | 16.4 x 7.8 x 0.9 centimeters cm | 15.8 x 7.5 x 0.8 cm |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g |
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Colour | White | White |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in storage between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 17T 256GB?
Storage is higher on the Xiaomi 17T 256GB: 256 GB vs 12 GB on the Nothing Phone (4a). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in main camera between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 17T 256GB?
No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 17T 256GB?
Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi 17T 256GB: 6,500 mAh vs 5,080 mAh on the Nothing Phone (4a). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in wired charging between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi 17T 256GB?
Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi 17T 256GB: 67 W vs 50 W on the Nothing Phone (4a). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.