Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
48.9Performance63.4
50.3Display67.5
54.8Camera69.5
61.1Battery73.6
73.3Features70.7
4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)13 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and camera (+15). 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)
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 61
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,000 nits+88% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 89.5 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,320,000 | 1,900,000+44% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850 | 2,240+21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 7,000+47% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+9% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+7% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |