Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
61.1Performance63.4
72Display67.5
69.3Camera69.5
64.2Battery73.6
84Features70.7
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)9 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (3) scores 67.9 against 68.2 for Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 14 Ultra edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 71
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
- 25% higher OS update pledge: 5 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 64
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 38% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 65 W
- 13% higher Pixel density: 522 ppi vs 460 ppi
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 522 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+50% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.5 % | 89.5 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,850,000 | 1,900,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100 | 2,240+7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600 | 7,000+6% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+1% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm+2% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+25% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |