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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Xiaomi Civi 1S
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).
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
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknownDetailed 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.