Xiaomi 15 vs Nothing Phone (3)
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Beebom Score
76
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.36", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.36", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Design, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Design, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software |
General
| Colors | Black, Green, White | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 02, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, Green, White | Black, White | ||
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 02, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.36 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2670 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.36 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2670 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Weight | 191 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Xiaomi Shatterproof Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 191 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Xiaomi Shatterproof Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 825 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 825 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit Log, 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit Log, 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5240 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 65 w | ||
| Capacity | 5240 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 65 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary | Nothing Essential Space | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary | Nothing Essential Space | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
