Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,173,332 vs 1,436,634); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2173332 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Xiaomi 17T — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Nothing Phone (2) by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Xiaomi 17T was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.