Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
61.1Performance79.1
72Display69.1
69.3Camera73.2
64.2Battery79
84Features78.7
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)12 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 67.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+15). Nothing Phone (3) 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 (3)
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 79
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 25% higher OS update pledge: 5 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 69
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 64
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 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+41% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.5 % | 90 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 1,850,000 | 2,650,000+43% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 30% | 3,050+45%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Top 28% | 9,600+45%Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 4.3 x+43% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,410 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+4% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm+4% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+25% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |