Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2)

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 40

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?

  • Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 201g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1436634 820210
Geekbench Single 1500 1059
Geekbench Multi 4200 3012
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 201 g 166 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -75.2%
820210 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.