Nokia 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $159 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 14/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 219g).
Nokia 3
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 140g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $999
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 0/100). 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). Value score: Nokia 3 — 2/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 8 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | $999 |
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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
We compared Nokia 3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia 3 by 98.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $840. Nokia 3 was $840 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (91/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 76 points (90/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 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 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.