Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3
Xiaomi 17
Performance
67.5
96.5 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
92.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
65.0
98.0 ★
Overall
77.7
95.3 ★
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 17
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 17
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 17
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 17
98.0/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 17
95.3/100
Best Value
Xiaomi 17
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 17
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 17
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 17
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 17
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi 17
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.30"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1260x2800
1220x2656
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
160 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
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), 1/1.31", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS, 2.6x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), PDAF, HDR, Panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@30fps (HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
6330 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless, 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/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Dir
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, 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
151.1 x 71.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight
218g
191g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
White, Black
Black, Venture Green, Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, White
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 16
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 17 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 95.3/100 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
- Premium pricing
Xiaomi 17
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 100W fast charging
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 is the overall winner with a score of 95.3/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 17 has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 17 is better for gaming with a score of 98.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Xiaomi 17 offers better value at PKR 329,999 with a value score of 1.4.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Xiaomi 17?
Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Xiaomi 17 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 0.
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