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).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 53
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 225g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
43
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (1) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100
830458 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +72.6%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (1) by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.