Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4700mAh vs 4600mAh…
Nothing
Phone (2)
$599
3categories won
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 12 Pro
$479
7categories won
11 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 12 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 12 Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Xiaomi 12 Pro takes the lead, while the Phone (2) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (2) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Xiaomi 12 Pro takes battery honors offering 4,600 mAh alongside 120W charging.
Phone (2) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
Xiaomi 12 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins on budget and value at $479 compared to $599.
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 (2) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 1500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,250,000Winner | 990,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 4520Winner | 4180 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 24fps HDR / 4K at 60fps HDR10+ |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.16 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | None |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent pillowed glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 (upgradable to 15) | Android 12 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599 | $479Winner |
Nothing Phone (2)
Featuring a curved transparent glass back, 33 addressable Glyph LED zones, a 1-120Hz LTPO OLED display, and clean Nothing OS software, the Phone (2) brings distinct design individuality to the premium mid-range.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,700mAh
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Boasting an industry-first symmetrical triple 50MP rear camera system, lightning 120W HyperCharge (100% in 18 minutes), a quad-speaker array tuned by Harman Kardon, and a 1440p LTPO AMOLED panel, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a multimedia tour de force.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,600mAh