▼ 10% Vivo X300 Pro Rs. 315,450 ▼ 10% Vivo V70 Rs. 161,999 ▼ 5% Infinix Note 60 Pro Rs. 104,999

Nothing Phone 3 vs Xiaomi 12

The Xiaomi 12 is a premium phone at Rs. 179,999, while the Nothing Phone 3 is a flagship device at Rs. 329,999 — a price difference of Rs. 150,000.

  • 16GB vs 4GB RAM
  • Rs. 150,000 price difference
Clear All
Nothing Phone 3

Nothing Phone 3

16GB / 512GB
Rs. 329,999
Price in Pakistan
View Details
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi 12

4GB / 128GB
Rs. 179,999
Price in Pakistan
View Details
Overall Winner Nothing Phone 3 Wins 4 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Nothing Phone 3 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Nothing Phone 3 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Xiaomi 12 if you want the best value for your money.
  • Choose Nothing Phone 3 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Nothing Phone 3
Xiaomi 12
Performance
67.5
52.1
Camera
76.0
70.0
Battery
92.0
88.0
Gaming
65.0
56.2
Overall
77.7
69.9
Value for Money
Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
67.5
Xiaomi 12
52.1
Camera Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
76.0
Xiaomi 12
70.0
Battery Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0
Xiaomi 12
88.0
Gaming Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
65.0
Xiaomi 12
56.2
Overall Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
77.7
Xiaomi 12
69.9
Value for Money Xiaomi 12
Nothing Phone 3
Lower Value
Xiaomi 12
Best Value
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
67.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
65.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
77.7/100
Best Value
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi 12
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.67"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1260x2800
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Adreno 619
RAM
16 GB
4 GB
Storage
512 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom. OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 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
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 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/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
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 + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
218g
188g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)

Our Verdict

Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 77.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Xiaomi 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 69.9/100. However, Xiaomi 12 offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Nothing Phone 3

Pros
  • Decent everyday performance
  • All-day battery life
  • 65W fast charging
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
Cons
  • Average camera
  • Premium pricing

Xiaomi 12

Pros
  • All-day battery life
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 12?

Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner with a score of 77.7/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 12?

Nothing Phone 3 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 70.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Nothing Phone 3 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Nothing Phone 3 is better for gaming with a score of 65.0/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Xiaomi 12 offers better value at PKR 179,999 with a value score of 1.7.

What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Xiaomi 12?

Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Xiaomi 12 costs PKR 179,999. The price difference is PKR 150,000.

Nothing Phone 3
Rs. 329,999
Xiaomi 12
Rs. 179,999