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 — 61/100 vs 35/100 (a 26-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 Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 198g).

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 198g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 26 points higher (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
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
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (54/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.