Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 11i
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 34/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi 11i
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 10 points higher (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.