Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 13
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) delivers compelling value at $599 with a vibrant 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display (1600 nits) and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance that handles most tasks smoothly. Its 50MP dual camera system with OIS and 15W wireless charging offer solid all-around capability. However, Xiaomi 13 justifies its $799 premium through superior engineering: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is measurably faster, its lighter 185g design feels premium, and Leica-tuned optics deliver noticeably better color science across a telephoto lens the Nothing lacks. Xiaomi's 67W fast charging and 50W wireless charging vastly outpace Nothing's capabilities, while IP68 dust resistance beats IP54. Display brightness edges higher at 1900 nits. For photography enthusiasts and power users willing to spend more, Xiaomi 13 excels. Budget-conscious buyers seeking flagship features will find Nothing Phone (2) punches above its weight class.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if…
- →Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- →Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- →Clean Nothing OS software experience
Buy the Xiaomi 13 if…
- →Compact flagship with flat display — rare in 2023
- →Leica-tuned triple camera system
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at competitive pricing
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (2)
Pros
- Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Clean Nothing OS software experience
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Bright LTPO AMOLED display
Cons
- Only IP54 rated
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Glyph Interface is more novelty than utility
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
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 54 MP, f/1.8, OIS — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 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 / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 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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