Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 14
Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.
Quick Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) delivers excellent value at $599 with a vibrant 1600-nit OLED display, solid Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance, and versatile 50MP dual cameras with OIS. Its 4700mAh battery and 45W charging are competitive, though wireless charging maxes at 15W. Xiaomi 14 commands premium pricing at $899, justifying it with the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, exceptional 3000-nit peak brightness, superior 90W/50W charging speeds, and additional 3.2x telephoto lens. IP68 waterproofing beats IP54, while HyperOS on Android 14 outpaces Nothing OS 2.0. Camera performance favors Xiaomi's f/1.6 aperture and 8K video capability. For flagship performance and fastest charging, Xiaomi 14 excels, but Nothing Phone (2) offers remarkable capability at $300 less—ideal for budget-conscious buyers prioritizing solid everyday performance.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP, f/1.6, Light Fusion 900 |
| 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 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4610 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2670 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 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 |
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 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
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