Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 11i

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 34/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 27 points (61/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 27 points higher (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 65W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 207 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (78/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 27 points (61/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.