Xiaomi
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB
86
/ 100
From $1,379
VS
Nothing
Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
86
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB lands at 86 and Nothing Phone (3) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…
- ✓Distinctive transparent design
- ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- ✓Improved cameras
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB 86
vs 86 Nothing Phone (3)
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84
Nothing Phone (3)
86 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256/512 GB |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 12/16 GB |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | — | 100W + 50W wireless |
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
Nothing Phone (3)
Pros
- +Distinctive transparent design
- +Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- +Improved cameras
Cons
- −Snapdragon 8s trails 8 Elite
- −Still carrier-light in US
- −Glyph is a toy to some
FAQ: Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB vs Nothing Phone (3)
Which is better, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or Nothing Phone (3)? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,379, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Is Nothing Phone (3) worth the price? +
At $799, Nothing Phone (3) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Does Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or Nothing Phone (3) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.