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 — 61/100 vs 49/100 (a 12-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 (2,306,162 vs 1,627,862); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 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 (43/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 12 points higher (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (43/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.