Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has better RAM than Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 25990 | Rs. 59228 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 12, 2022. The cost of Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 25990. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is Rs. 59228.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.55 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 6.39 inch screen. Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.2%. Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| General | ||
| Model | Phone 1 A063 | Mi 9 Explorer |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 12, 2022 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 159.2 x 8.3 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 173 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Flexible AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 85.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | HDR10+, 10-bit Colour Depth, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio, 500 nits Brightness and 1200 nits Peak Brightness, 60 Hz - 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate , Haptic Touch Motors | HDR10 - DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Front RGB Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Glyph Interface, Nothing OS | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | OIS and EIS Image Stabilisation, Night Mode Panorama, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, Bokeh, HDR, Google Filter, Scene Detection, Live Photo, Document Mode, Night mode, Extreme Night Mode, Night Video, Expert Mode, Panorama, Slow-Mo (120 fps), Timelapse, 114° Field of View | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A78@2.5 GHz & 3x Cortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A55@1.9 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W Qi Wireless Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |