Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 1,425,446).

The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1425446
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 201g vs 203g

  • Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Xiaomi 12S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436722 1425446
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 4200 4688
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 203 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100 -0.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.