Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 77/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5150); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,995,695 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 6 points higher (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; 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, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 20.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $28. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $28 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) 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 15 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.