Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 14
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (1) delivers exceptional value at $399 with its distinctive transparent design, 120Hz OLED display, and capable Snapdragon 778G+ performance. Its 50MP main camera with OIS and 15W wireless charging are solid for the price point. However, Xiaomi 14 ($899) represents a significant leap in flagship performance, featuring the superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 8K video recording, superior 3000-nit display brightness, and notably faster 90W wired/50W wireless charging. The Xiaomi's telephoto zoom, higher RAM options (up to 16GB), and IP68 rating add durability advantages. While Nothing Phone (1) offers better value proposition and eye-catching aesthetics, Xiaomi 14's advanced camera system, processing power, and charging speeds justify its premium. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing design and adequate performance, choose Nothing Phone (1). For flagship features and future-proofing, Xiaomi 14 wins decisively.
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 14 if…
- →Compact flagship form factor
- →Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- →Very bright 3000-nit display
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 14
Pros
- Compact flagship form factor
- Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- Very bright 3000-nit display
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
- Fast 90W wired charging
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some regions
- Smaller battery than Pro/Ultra siblings
- No optical zoom beyond 3.2x
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 50 MP, f/1.6, Light Fusion 900 |
| 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) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4610 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2670 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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