Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3
Xiaomi 15
Performance
67.5
96.5 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
92.0
92.0
Gaming
65.0
96.5 ★
Overall
77.7
93.5 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Xiaomi 15
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 15
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 15
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 15
93.5/100
Best Value
Xiaomi 15
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 15
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 15
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 15
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi 15
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.40"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1260x2800
1200x2670
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Adreno 830
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
512 GB
512 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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), HDR, panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24/30fps (HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
5240 mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
📶 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/6e/7, dual-band or tri-ban
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, Display Port, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
N/A
Weight
218g
189g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum frame
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Liquid Silver, Green, Lilac
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major OS updates
Android 15
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 15 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 93.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3 puts up a strong fight with a score of 77.7/100.
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
- No NFC
- Premium pricing
Xiaomi 15
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 90W fast charging
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 15?
Xiaomi 15 is the overall winner with a score of 93.5/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 15?
Xiaomi 15 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 15 is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Xiaomi 15 offers better value at PKR 269,999 with a value score of 1.6.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Xiaomi 15?
Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Xiaomi 15 costs PKR 269,999. The price difference is PKR 60,000.
