Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 2 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 2 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 12 Pro if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 2 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 2
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance
64.0 ★
52.1
Camera
76.0 ★
70.0
Battery
78.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
63.0 ★
56.2
Overall
75.1 ★
69.9
Value for Money
Equal
Equal
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 2
64.0/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 2
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 12 Pro
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 2
63.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 2
75.1/100
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 2
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 2
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 12 Pro
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 2
💰 Value
Tie
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.67"
Display Type
LTPO OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2412
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 730
Adreno 619
RAM
12 GB
4 GB
Storage
512 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", AF, LED Flash
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", HDR, Video (1080p@30fps)
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4700 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 100% in 55 min, 15W wireless, 100% in 130 min, 5W reverse wireless
33W wired, 50% in 22 min
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE,ap
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
201g
188g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
White, Dark Gray
Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 2 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 75.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Xiaomi 12 Pro puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 2
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 2 or Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Nothing Phone 2 is the overall winner with a score of 75.1/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 2 or Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Nothing Phone 2 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 70.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 12 Pro has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 2 is better for gaming with a score of 63.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Both phones offer similar value for money.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 2 and Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Nothing Phone 2 costs PKR 239,999 while Xiaomi 12 Pro costs PKR 208,999. The price difference is PKR 31,000.
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