Nokia 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $159 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 14/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 192g).
Nokia 3
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 140g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $825
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 72 points higher (86/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 2/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 10070 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | $825 |
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nokia 3 by 97.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $666. Nokia 3 was $666 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (95/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 72 points (86/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.