Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi 15T Pro
Verdict
Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi 15T Pro tie on the OH Rank at a score of 64. Nothing Phone (3) wins on Selfie and Video; Xiaomi 15T Pro wins on Performance. Xiaomi 15T Pro is 2.3mm wider than Nothing Phone (3). Xiaomi 15T Pro is the more recent release, from Sep 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
64
64
Nothing Phone (3)
75.6mm (2.98in) · Jul 15, 2025 · Rank #149
9+8+13+12+9+4+4+0+5+0 = 64
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: After competing with entry-level and midrange phones, Nothing claims it is ready to offer a flagship. The Phone (3) is their first attempt. It comes with just below top-shelf components, stabile and very functional OS with some useful new AI features. Nothing decided to replace the glyph interface that company's phones were known for with a dot matrix back screen of 489 LEDs that can provide a more contextual interaction.
PROs
unique and recognizable design with a see-through back panel, good SD 8s Gen 4 with UFS4.0 performance, 1-day endurance from a 5150mAh Si-C battery with 60min 65W charging (15W wireless), IP68 protection, 3 reliable 50MP cameras (main and periscope tele with OIS PDAF), good 50MP (no AF) selfie, good video recording, 5 years of updates of Nothing's mature and unique OS with (AI powered) Essential Space feature and a dedicated hardware button
CONs
boxy body, no SDmemory, no desktop replacement feature, slow USB-C 2.0 with no video-out
Xiaomi 15T Pro
77.9mm (3.07in) · Sep 2025 · Rank #153
11+8+13+12+9+3+3+0+5+0 = 64
FLY
EDITORIAL: Xiaomi's T line comes about 6 months after their flagship series and brings a scammer down flagship version with a more attractive price. These phones are usually great and the 15T Pro continues along that path.
PROs
excellent Dimensity 9400+ with UFS 4.1 performance, full day endurance from a 5500mAh Lithium battery with 90W sub-40min 0-100% wired charging (50W wireless), flagship grade >1400nits bright 450ppi 144Hz AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP68 protection, great pics from 50MP OIS PDAF main camera (Laica branded) with good performance from a 50MP OIS PDAF periscope telephoto and a no-AF 12MP ultrawide, up to 5 years of OS updates
CONs
wide and hard to use one-hand, mediocre 32MP un-binded selfie, inconsistent video recording, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement software, slow USB-C 2.0 port with no video-out
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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