Xiaomi or Nothing?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Xiaomiwins 5 of 7 categories
WINNER
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Innovation for Everyone

4.3/5
|428,000 reviews
5
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price
Nothing

Nothing

Less. But Better.

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

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

Xiaomi excels at

Camera QualityPerformanceBattery LifeDisplay QualityValue for Money
Nothing

Nothing excels at

Software & UpdatesBuild Quality

Pros & Cons

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
Nothing

Nothing

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

The Bottom Line

Choose Xiaomi if you want...

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

Choose Nothing if you want...

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

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

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi

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Student Discount

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CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.265290497831071
(1,444)
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TrustpilotGood
4.168547454336786
(1,567)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
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
4.462543285046664
(1,540)
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TrustpilotGood
4.64682736745513
(500)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10