Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 74/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 1,425,446).

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 198g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Xiaomi 12S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2306162 1425446
Geekbench Single 2162 1761
Geekbench Multi 6847 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 203 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100 -61.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.