Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
These phones target completely different markets, making direct comparison challenging. Nothing Phone 1 delivers remarkable value at $399 with a 6.55-inch 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 778G+ processor, and dual 50MP cameras including Sony IMX766 with OIS. Its transparent Glyph LED design stands out aesthetically, though IP53 rating limits dust resistance. Xiaomi 14 Ultra commands $1499 with flagship specs: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, brighter 3200x1440 LTPO AMOLED display at 3000 nits, and substantially superior camera hardware featuring a 1-inch sensor, variable aperture, dual 50MP telephoto lenses, and 8K video with Dolby Vision. The 224g weight and 90W charging provide practical advantages. Nothing Phone 1 suits budget-conscious buyers wanting clean Android and modern features without flagship pricing. Xiaomi 14 Ultra justifies premium cost through processing power, display quality, and camera versatility that professional users appreciate. For most consumers, Nothing Phone 1 represents exceptional value despite lacking the refinements of pricier competitors.
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 Ultra if…
- →Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- →Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- →Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO 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 Ultra
Pros
- Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Cons
- Heavy at 224 g
- HyperOS still ships with bloatware in some regions
- Limited official availability in the US
- Premium price tag
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 224 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 80W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| 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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