Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 4600mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White | Couture Blue, Opera Mauve, Noir Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | April 27, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | May 02, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹62,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.73 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 522 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 2K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 1500 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 218 grams | 205 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Quad Speaker, Stereo Speakers, Tuned by Harman Kardon |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Action Mode, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, Slow-Mo | Cinematic Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Filter, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie frame, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR, HDR10+, Pro Video Mode |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Redmi MIUI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Portrait, Qualcomm AI Engine |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | AI Face Unlock, AI portrait mode, HdR, panorama, Selfie Night Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR10+ |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 120 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | A-GPS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope Sensor, IR Blaster, Linear Motor, Proximity Sensor |
