Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 17

The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 830,458).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 53
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?

  • Overall rating 56/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 830458
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 830458 3274157
Geekbench Single 1059 3566
Geekbench Multi 3012 10162
Display 6.5" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 193 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
43
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (1) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100
830458 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +74.6%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (1) by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (81/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Xiaomi 17?

The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Xiaomi 17?

The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.