Nothing or Xiaomi?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Xiaomiwins 5 of 7 categories
Nothing

Nothing

Less. But Better.

4.3/5
|42,000 reviews
2
Wins
2020
Founded
mid
Price
WINNER
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Innovation for Everyone

4.3/5
|428,000 reviews
5
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

82
Camera Quality
Xiaomi wins
88
85
Performance
Xiaomi wins
90
84
Battery Life
Xiaomi wins
90
86
Display Quality
Xiaomi wins
88
88
Software & Updates
Nothing wins
78
90
Build Quality
Nothing wins
85
85
Value for Money
Xiaomi wins
95
Nothing

Nothing excels at

Software & UpdatesBuild Quality
Xiaomi

Xiaomi excels at

Camera QualityPerformanceBattery LifeDisplay QualityValue for Money

Pros & Cons

Nothing

Nothing

Unique transparent design
Glyph lighting interface
Clean Nothing OS
Premium build quality
Limited product range
Camera not class-leading
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Exceptional value for money
Wide product range
Fast charging across range
Good display quality
MIUI has ads (can be disabled)
Software updates inconsistent

The Bottom Line

Choose Nothing if you want...

  • Design enthusiasts
  • Tech early adopters
  • Unique device seekers
  • Clean software fans

Choose Xiaomi if you want...

  • Value seekers
  • Spec enthusiasts
  • Budget-conscious buyers
  • Feature maximizers

Our pick: Xiaomi — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Nothing is the better choice if you prioritize software & updates or build quality.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Nothing

Nothing

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Nothing products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.72240280644401
(931)
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TrustpilotGood
4.029713759062335
(631)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Xiaomi products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.784887266370239
(1,733)
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TrustpilotGood
4.415030466783561
(614)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10