Nokia 4.2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 18/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 191g).
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 161g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $709
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 4.2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 69 points higher (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 4.2 — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1520x720 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $709 |
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 4.2 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nokia 4.2 by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $540. Nokia 4.2 was $540 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (95/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nokia 4.2 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 4.2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 4.2 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.