Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 830,458); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 114); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (1)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 830458
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 830458 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (1) by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.