Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 198g).

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 198g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 49/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3) Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2371693 820210
Geekbench Single 2162 1059
Geekbench Multi 6847 3012
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 65W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 198 g 166 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100
2371693 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -189.2%
820210 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 189.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (82/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (81/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (63/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.