Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,627,862); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (49/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (49/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.