Nokia 3.1 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia 3.1 Plus (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 177,554); the Nokia 3.1 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nokia 3.1 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 3.1 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3.1 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 3.1 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×76.4×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 3.1 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 3.1 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 3.1 Plus
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 3.1 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia 3.1 Plus by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3.1 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3.1 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3.1 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3.1 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3.1 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3.1 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.