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; launch prices were $355 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-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 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $799
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | $355 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Nothing Phone (4b) was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (90/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
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 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
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 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the 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, budget-conscious buyers.