Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| 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 | 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nothing Phone (1) by 83.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.