Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 25.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (3) was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.