Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 12: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 12. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nothing Phone (1)Nothing Phone (1)Global · 8GB · 128GBFrom $ 399
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Xiaomi 12Xiaomi 12Global · 8GB · 128GBFrom $ 535
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Basics

Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.8 Design & Materials 8.7 Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.4 Performance & Hardware 8.3 Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8 Camera 8.0 Camera
Connectivity score 8.4 Connectivity 9.0 Connectivity
Battery score 6.6 Battery 6.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.6
21 reviews
9.0
28 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 12

Specs where to buy Nothing Phone (1) Nothing Phone (1)
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi 12 Xiaomi 12
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.55" 6.28"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.3 mm 		69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 778
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen1
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 551.150
v9 		875.988
v9
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Nothing Xiaomi
Aliases A063, Nothing Phone 1 Xiaomi Mi 12, 2201123G, Cupid

Release Date
Release date July 2022,
8 months ago 		December 2021,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nothing Phone (1)
Xiaomi 12
Nothing Phone (1)
Xiaomi 12
Size
76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 194 g 180 g
Usable surface 85 % 89 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP53 -
Colors
Black

White
Black

Blue

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.55" 6.28"
Type Oled AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 418 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • 10 Bits panel
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DisplayMate A+
  • 12 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.8
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
10
9.8
Is it comfortable?
9.7
9.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
21 reviews
28 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
CPU 1×Cortex-A78 2.5GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 4 nm
Frequency 2.5 GHz 3 GHz
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 642L 608MHz Adreno 730

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
551.150
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
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875.988
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 95% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
9.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
8.0
Number of reviews
21 reviews
28 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX766 Sony IMX766
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.88
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
0.64 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
1920 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Samsung JD1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/3.14"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
113
Mobile
118
Photo
121
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
8.6
Quality of selfies
9.1
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.6
8.9
Number of reviews
21 reviews
28 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • NavIC System
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
10
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.8
9.6
And the WiFi?
10
9.5
Number of reviews
21 reviews
28 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
33.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 19%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
21 reviews
28 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 2 years ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 86%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 80%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
21 reviews
28 reviews

Prices

Prices
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