Nothing Phone (4b) vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 45
Design 37
Value for money 85
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (85/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 969048
Geekbench Single 1071
Geekbench Multi 3057
Display 6.8" AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $355
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (31/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.