Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Verdict
Both phones share identical $399 pricing and similar core specs: 6.55-inch 120Hz displays, 8GB RAM, 4500mAh batteries, and Snapdragon processors. Nothing Phone (1) edges ahead with a brighter OLED screen (1200 vs 1000 nits), superior ultrawide camera (50MP vs 8MP), and wireless charging capability. Its transparent design with Glyph LED strips offers distinctive aesthetics and nothing OS provides a cleaner software experience. Xiaomi 13 Lite counters with faster 67W charging, lighter build (171g vs 193.5g), superior front camera (32MP vs 16MP), and the more powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. Performance metrics favor Xiaomi slightly, while Nothing excels in premium features and design innovation. Choose Nothing Phone (1) for design-conscious buyers seeking flagship features, or Xiaomi 13 Lite for those prioritizing raw speed and faster charging.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Lite if…
- →Ultra-slim and lightweight at 7.23 mm and 171 g
- →67W fast charging fills 4500 mAh battery quickly
- →120Hz AMOLED display with good color accuracy
Category Scores
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 Lite
Pros
- Ultra-slim and lightweight at 7.23 mm and 171 g
- 67W fast charging fills 4500 mAh battery quickly
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good color accuracy
- 50 MP main camera with OIS delivers solid photos
- Attractive design with premium glass finish
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a modest mid-range chip
- IP53 splash resistance is basic protection
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras are filler
- No wireless charging
- MIUI includes bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 171 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 159.2 x 72.7 x 7.23 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| 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 (Turbo Charge) |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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