Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 17
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.