Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 14
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4610); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 2,363,726).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 14
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 2363726
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4610 mAh
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 6847
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 14, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Xiaomi 14 by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 14 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Xiaomi 14 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 14?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.