Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
48.9Performance54
50.3Display64.2
54.8Camera69.5
61.1Battery71.6
73.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and display (+14). 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 features score: 73 vs 65
- 11% lower weight: 201 g vs 227 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 61
- 400% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 1 x
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits+63% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,320,000Top 31% | 1,550,000+17%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850Top 39% | 2,050+11%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 38% | 5,500+16%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+11% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+5% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |