Nothing Phone (2) vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) delivers impressive flagship performance at mid-range pricing with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 120Hz LTPO OLED display (1600 nits), and versatile 50MP dual camera system including OIS. Xiaomi 14 Pro commands premium positioning through superior specs: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, higher 3200x1440 resolution display (3000 nits peak), variable aperture main camera (f/1.42-f/4.0), 3.2x telephoto, 120W charging, and 50W wireless charging. The Xiaomi offers tangible advantages in raw processing power, display quality, charging speed, and photography flexibility. However, Nothing Phone (2) provides exceptional value,delivering 85% of the performance for 55% of the cost, with a lighter build and notably better price-to-performance ratio. For budget-conscious users prioritizing value, the Nothing excels; for those demanding cutting-edge specs and premium features, Xiaomi 14 Pro justifies its premium.
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 14 Pro if…
- →Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- →Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- →Insanely fast 120W wired charging
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 Pro
Pros
- Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- Insanely fast 120W wired charging
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some markets
- Heavy and slippery glass back
- Telephoto limited to 3.2x reach
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP variable f/1.42-f/4.0, 1/1.31" Light Hunter 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 | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4880 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| 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 |
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