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 (1,436,634 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1420808
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1420808 | |
| 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/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
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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.