Nokia 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $169 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5
Performance 11
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nokia 5 better?
  • Lighter: 152g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $169 vs $825

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 6300 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 11/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 11/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Nokia 5: The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 3569354
Geekbench Single 205 3310
Geekbench Multi 827 10070
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x720 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6300 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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 152 g 192 g
Price $169 $825
Camera comparison
Nokia 5
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
18/100
180440 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +94.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nokia 5 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5
$169
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $656. Nokia 5 is cheaper by $656.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (95/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (84/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nokia 5 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.