Nokia 3 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $159 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 14/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 213g).
Nokia 3
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 140g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $771
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 69 points higher (83/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 2/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 10104 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | $771 |
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 3 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nokia 3 by 97.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $612. Nokia 3 was $612 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (91/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (90/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 69 points (83/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.