Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
2categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
10categories won
10 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3) Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 vs $999.
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 (3) Pro vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10300 | 10420 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $999 |
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh