Nothing Phone (4b) vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $355 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 969,048).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 45
Design 37
Value for money 85
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $355 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (88/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (85/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 969048 3654776
Geekbench Single 1071 3640
Geekbench Multi 3057 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm
Weight 210 g 219 g
Price $355 $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
34/100
969048 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +73.5%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $444. Nothing Phone (4b) is cheaper by $444.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (88/100 vs 4/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (90/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (83/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.