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Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 15T

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NothingPhone (3)XiaomiXiaomi 15T
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.83″
Resolution2800 × 12602772 × 1280
Sharpness460 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits3,200 nits
Display type6.67-inch flexible AMOLEDFlat AMOLED, DCI-P3, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density460 ppi447 ppi
Brightness detail4,500 nits peak; 1,600 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen; 16,000-level automatic brightness
Always-on display–Smart AOD can activate when the user's face is detected
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features120 Hz adaptive refresh; 1,000 Hz touch sampling; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 1.87 mm bezels; Glyph Matrix of 489 micro-LEDs on the back3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, wet-touch support, adaptive colours and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8s Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUQualcomm Kryo 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz (1 Cortex-X4 prime core, 7 Cortex-A720 performance cores up to 3.0 GHz); 4 nm TSMC process4 nm; one Cortex-A725 up to 3.25 GHz, three Cortex-A725 up to 3 GHz and four Cortex-A725 up to 2.1 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 825Arm Mali-G720; maker gives no core-count suffix
AI engineQualcomm Hexagon NPU (Qualcomm AI Engine)MediaTek NPU 880
Storage type–LPDDR5X at 8,533 Mbps and UFS 4.1; UK 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling–Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3×2×
Front camera50 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3″ sensor, 24 mm, OIS and EIS, 2×2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2× in-sensor zoomLeica Summilux, Light Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS, 23 mm equivalent, 1/1.55-inch sensor and 4-in-1 binning to 2 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens
Ultra wide camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 15 mm, 114° field of viewLeica 12 MP, f/2.2, 15 mm equivalent and 120° field of view
Telephoto camera50 MP periscope, ƒ/2.68, 1/2.75″ sensor, 70 mm, 3× optical zoom, OIS and EIS, autofocus, macro modeLeica 50 MP, f/1.9 and 46 mm equivalent
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 24 mm, 81.2° field of view32 MP, f/2.2 and 21 mm equivalent
Zoom3× optical; 6× in-sensor zoom; up to 60× Ultra Zoom2× optical telephoto confirmed by Expert Reviews and TechRadar; maker lists 23 mm main and 46 mm telephoto and up to 60× digital zoom
Video recording4K Ultra XDR at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 or 240 fps; time-lapse at 4K or 1080p4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; 10-bit log at 4K 60 fps and HDR10+ across focal lengths; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front video–4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; HDR10+, teleprompter and time-lapse selfie
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 4 with Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro and Action modes; Glyph Mirror selfie preview on the backLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles, filters, watermark and shutter sound; ProFocus motion capture, Lightning Burst, master portraits, night mode, 50 MP main and telephoto modes, RAW/HEIF/JPEG, LUT import, ShootSteady and Ultra Night Video
Battery and charging
Battery5,150 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail5,150 mAh silicon-carbon battery (5,500 mAh in India only)Xiaomi Surge Battery; maker laboratory claim of at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles and up to 13.19 hours continuous use
Wired charging65 W, 1–50% in under 20 minutes; PPS, PD 3.0/2.0, QC 4.0/3.0/2.0 and UFCS67 W HyperCharge; PD3.0 and PD2.0; maker laboratory full-charge time of 50 minutes; separate Xiaomi 67 W adaptor or above recommended
Wireless charging15 W wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Expert Reviews and TechRadar
Charges other devices5 W reverse wireless; 7.5 W reverse wired–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G SA/NSA and 4G LTE; VoLTE and VoNR5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Xiaomi Astral Communication with Surge T1S tuner; regional Offline Communication supports voice calls up to 1.3 km in open unobstructed conditions with SIM, Xiaomi account and Bluetooth; not intended for emergency communications
SIMDual nano-SIM and eSIM (dual SIM dual standby)Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz tri-band, 2×2 MIMO and MU-MIMOWi-Fi 6E/6 capability depends on region and local network; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 6.0
NFCYesSupported
USB–USB-C; interface version not published on the UK specification page
PositioningL1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and SBASGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight218 g194 g
Thickness8.99 mm7.5 mm
Height × width160.6 × 75.59 mm163.2 × 78 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass front and back; anti-fingerprint aluminium frame; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame, buttons and SIM tray–
ColoursWhite, BlackBlack, Gray and Rose Gold
ButtonsEssential Key (captures to Essential Space); Glyph Button on the back for Glyph Toys–
Water resistance detailIP68, fully resistant to water and dustIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 3 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; X-axis linear haptic motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear motor
SpeakersSymmetric stereo speakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
MicrophonesThree high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by TechRadar; maker schedules HyperOS 3 OTA from the end of October 2025
Software updatesFive years of Android updates and seven years of security patches, from first availability on nothing.techFour Android version upgrades and six years of security updates reported by Expert Reviews and TechRadar
AI featuresEssential Space and Essential Search; Wallpaper Studio; ChatGPT integrationRegional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features need internet access
In the boxPhone (3), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C) 100 cm, Phone (3) case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector tool, safety information and warranty card (no charger)Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor

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