Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 63/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $999

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 22 points higher (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 38/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1436722 3030376
Geekbench Single 1500 3050
Geekbench Multi 4200 10200
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
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 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 201 g 225 g
Price $599 $999
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +52.6%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $400. Nothing Phone (2) is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.