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 — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Higher performance (82/100 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 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1420808 | |
| 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/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 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 3 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 77/100, 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 (82/100 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.