Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
15categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.
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 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6500 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
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 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh