Xiaomi
Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black)
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 · 1TB · Black
86
/ 100
From $1,199
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 16 1TB (Black) 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 16 1TB (Black) if…
- ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
- ✓Competitive price-performance
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…
- ✓Distinctive transparent design
- ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- ✓Improved cameras
Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black) 86
vs 86 Nothing Phone (3)
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black)
86 cpu 87
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 84
display 87
design 86
Nothing Phone (3)
86 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Storage | 1TB | ▲ 256/512 GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2026 | — |
| Display | — | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 12/16 GB |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | — | 100W + 50W wireless |
Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black)
Pros
- +Current-gen flagship chipset
- +Competitive price-performance
- +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 16 1TB (Black) vs Nothing Phone (3)
Which is better, Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black) or Nothing Phone (3)? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, Xiaomi 16 1TB (Black) 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 16 1TB (Black) 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.