Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 17
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,436,722).
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper: $599 vs $709
- Overall rating 63/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $599 | $709 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Nothing Phone (2) is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.