Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 2,173,332).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 2173332
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6405
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Better portability (74/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Xiaomi 17T — 68/100; 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 Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (74/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Xiaomi 17T by 9.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Xiaomi 17T was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (74/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Xiaomi 17T 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?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi 17T?
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?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.