Nokia 4.2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 18/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 224g).
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 161g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $892
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 69 points higher (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $892 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nokia 4.2 by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $723. Nokia 4.2 was $723 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (98/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 69 points (87/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 4.2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.