Nokia 4.2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 18/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 219g).
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 161g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $999
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 12/100)
- 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 4.2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 12/100). 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 4.2 — 6/100, 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 4.2 (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 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 / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $999 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 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 4.2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia 4.2 by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $830. Nokia 4.2 was $830 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (98/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 72 points (90/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 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 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia 4.2 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.