Nothing Phone (4b) vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $355 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 72/100 vs 55/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,173,332 vs 975,254); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $449
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2173332 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 17 points higher (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, 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 Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $94. Nothing Phone (4b) was $94 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (77/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on performance (77/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.