Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 4600mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
9categories won
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 12 Pro
$479
5categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 12 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xiaomi 12 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,200 mAh.
Phone (3) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins on budget and value at $479 compared to $699.
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) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 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 | 3000 nitsWinner | 1500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000Winner | 990,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6500Winner | 4180 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3xWinner | 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 (3) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAhWinner | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.16 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | None |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $479Winner |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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