Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 13
Nothing Phone (1) delivers excellent value with its distinctive design, bright 1200-nit OLED display, and solid Snapdragon 778G+ performance at $399. Xiaomi 13 commands double the price with flagship credentials: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, superior 1900-nit brightness, Leica-tuned triple camera system with telephoto zoom, and significantly faster 67W charging versus 33W. Camera quality heavily favors Xiaomi, offering 8K video, dedicated telephoto, and professional imaging tuning. Nothing's transparent design and 15W wireless charging are elegant touches, but Xiaomi's IP68 rating and Wi-Fi 6E provide better durability and connectivity. Performance gap widens in demanding tasks and gaming. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing design and adequate capability, Nothing Phone (1) excels. Xiaomi 13 suits those wanting premium imaging and processing power. Xiaomi 13 is the stronger all-around flagship phone.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 54 MP, f/1.8, OIS — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
Xiaomi 13
Pros
- Compact flagship with flat display — rare in 2023
- Leica-tuned triple camera system
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at competitive pricing
- Lightweight 185 g despite flagship specs
- 50W wireless charging
Cons
- 67W wired charging (slower than Xiaomi 13 Pro)
- No telephoto periscope
- MIUI ads and bloatware can be annoying
- USB-C 2.0 data speeds
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