Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 820,210); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 235g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (1) by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (1)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.