Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (3) by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (88/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (83/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (52/100 vs 26/100).
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 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.