Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
2categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
16categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (1) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $469 vs $1699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 418 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469Winner | $1,699 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh