Nokia C02 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Nokia C02 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C02 doesn't; the Nokia C02 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C02

Performance —
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 48
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Nokia C02 better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 226g

  • Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C02 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C02 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia C02 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Unisoc SC9832E Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3667711
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 5 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 2 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 148.7×71.2×10.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Nokia C02

  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C02

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C02

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C02

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (89/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (93/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C02 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C02 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C02 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Nokia C02 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C02 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C02 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.