Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
48.9Performance43.2
50.3Display56.7
54.8Camera63.6
61.1Battery72.1
73.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and camera (+9). Nothing Phone (2) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,320,000 vs 1,150,000
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,750 vs 4,300
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 61
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
- 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+7% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,320,000+15%Top 31% | 1,150,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+8%Top 39% | 1,720Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+10%Top 38% | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 2 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+2% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+1% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |