Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 17 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance
67.5
100.0 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
92.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
65.0
98.5 ★
Overall
77.7
96.4 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
100.0/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
98.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
96.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.90"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1260x2800
1200x2608
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Adreno 840
RAM
16 GB
16 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/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 200 MP, f/2.4-3.0, 75-100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom, zoom ring + 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76"
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", HDR, panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
6800 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
90W wired, 90W PPS, PD3.0, QC3+, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wired, 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, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, 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
162.9 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight
218g
218g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Starlit Green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 16
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3 puts up a strong fight with a score of 77.7/100. However, Nothing Phone 3 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 17 Ultra
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 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 98.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3 offers better value at PKR 329,999 with a value score of 1.1.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Xiaomi 17 Ultra costs PKR 479,999. The price difference is PKR 150,000.
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