Compare Mobile Phones Side-by-Side

The Huawei Mate Xs is the more unusual phone here because of its huge 8-inch display. If your main reason for buying is having as much screen as possible for reading, multitasking, or media, that size advantage is the whole argument for it.

For most people, though, the Nothing Phone 4 looks like the easier phone to recommend. Its 120Hz display will feel much smoother in everyday scrolling and gaming, it has a slightly larger 4800mAh battery, and the Qualcomm processor gives it a more mainstream performance platform. RAM is equal, so Huawei’s main advantage really is screen size rather than core hardware balance.

Unless you specifically want the Mate Xs for its expansive display, the Nothing Phone 4 is the more sensible everyday pick. It feels better aligned with what matters in normal use: smoother visuals, solid battery capacity, and modern phone proportions.