Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nothing Phone (2) was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (93/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.