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 — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-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 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 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 | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
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 8 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 63/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
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 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.