Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 44/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 43
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (24/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 5 points higher (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (24/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436722 1627862
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 4200 4688
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 201 g 225 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
49/100 +11.7%
1627862 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (24/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (70/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.