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; estimated prices are $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 (3,207,005 vs 1,436,722).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $899

  • Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 38/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 38/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 38/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1436722 3207005
Geekbench Single 1500 3228
Geekbench Multi 4200 9553
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
Price $599 $899
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +55.2%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 55.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $300. Nothing Phone (2) is cheaper by $300.

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 38/100).

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.