Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (2) by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (2) was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.