Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi POCO X6
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (1) prioritizes design and software experience with its iconic Glyph LED interface, 120Hz OLED display at 1200 nits, and clean Nothing OS 1.0. Its Snapdragon 778G+ delivers solid performance for most tasks, while the 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS captures excellent stills. However, limited 33W charging and no expandable storage constrain practical appeal. POCO X6 counters with superior value: faster Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, larger 5100mAh battery, significantly brighter 1800-nit AMOLED display at higher resolution, and industry-leading 67W charging. Storage options reach 512GB. Camera versatility includes macro lens, though the 8MP ultrawide feels modest. POCO X6's Android 14 and better haptics deliver more refined experiences. For design enthusiasts and software purists, Nothing Phone (1) excels; for practical value seekers prioritizing performance, battery life, and charging speed, POCO X6 is the stronger choice.
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 POCO X6 if…
- →1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- →67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- →Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
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 POCO X6
Pros
- 1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- 67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- Light and slim at 181 g with good in-hand feel
Cons
- Macro sensor adds minimal value to the camera system
- No wireless charging at any price variant
- Plastic frame doesn't feel as premium as metal alternatives
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS includes bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi POCO X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 14 (MIUI 14 / HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 161.2 x 74.3 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| 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 / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 67W wired (Turbo Charge) |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| 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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