Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 17T if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 17T if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 17T if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Xiaomi 17T if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 17T if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3
Xiaomi 17T
Performance
67.5
83.5 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
92.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
65.0
82.5 ★
Overall
77.7
86.3 ★
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 17T
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 17T
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 17T
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 17T
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 17T
86.3/100
Best Value
Xiaomi 17T
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 17T
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 17T
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 17T
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 17T
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi 17T
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.59"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1260x2800
1268x2756
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Mali-G720 MC8
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/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/3.0, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.06"
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.44, HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Rec. 2020, HDR10+, Log
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
6500 mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
67W wired, 50W PPS, PD3.0, 22.5W reverse wired
📶 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, dual-band or tri-band,
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ 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
157.6 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm
Weight
218g
200g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back (Gorilla Glass 7i)
Colors
White, Black
Violet, Blue, Opal White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major OS updates
Android 16, HyperOS 3
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 17T is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 86.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, 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 17T
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 17T?
Xiaomi 17T is the overall winner with a score of 86.3/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 17T?
Xiaomi 17T wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 17T has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 17T is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Xiaomi 17T offers better value at PKR 239,999 with a value score of 1.6.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Xiaomi 17T?
Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Xiaomi 17T costs PKR 239,999. The price difference is PKR 90,000.
