Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5150); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,371,693); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $825
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Nothing Phone (3) was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.