Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (1) leads — 35/100 vs 5/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (1) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 30 points (35/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 27
Design 58
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (1) scores 30 points higher (35/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (1) Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 830458
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh
Charging 33W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (53/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 30 points (35/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (1) leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.