The Nothing Phone (4b) and Xiaomi 17T target different buyers, even though both run modern Android.
Nothing focuses on distinctive design and value, while Xiaomi packs flagship-grade performance, premium cameras, and a top-tier display.
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This comparison breaks down their key differences to help you decide which offers the better experience for your budget.
Design and Display
The Nothing Phone (4b) keeps the brand's signature transparent-inspired look with a rear LED notification system.
It has an IP64 rating, making it resistant to dust and water splashes.
The Xiaomi 17T takes a more premium route with Gorilla Glass 7i on both front and back, plus a higher IP68 rating for full dust and water immersion protection.
It also supports dual eSIM in select markets.
Nothing offers a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh, 480Hz PWM dimming, and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness.
Xiaomi counters with a 6.59-inch AMOLED panel featuring sharper resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 68 billion colors, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, and an impressive 3,500 nits peak brightness.
The Xiaomi display delivers richer colors and higher brightness, making it better for HDR content and outdoor visibility.
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Performance and Battery
Nothing Phone (4b) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 with up to 8GB RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.
It handles everyday tasks, social media, streaming, and moderate gaming well, and promises three major Android upgrades.
Xiaomi 17T steps up with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, up to 12GB RAM, and faster UFS 4.1 storage.
This makes it better for heavy multitasking, demanding games, and advanced AI workloads.
The Nothing packs a 6,000mAh battery in India (5,200mAh globally) with 33W wired charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging.
Xiaomi offers a 6,500mAh global battery with much faster 67W wired charging, 50W PPS support, and 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Xiaomi's faster charging and larger battery give it a clear edge in this category.
Camera System
Nothing Phone (4b) features a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide sensor, recording 4K video at 30fps.
