Nokia C02 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Nokia C02 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C02 doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.0mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C02

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Nokia C02 better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 203g

  • Overall rating 22/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C02 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nokia C02 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro
Processor Unisoc SC9832E Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu — 4888150
Geekbench Single — 4301
Geekbench Multi — 12490
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1120x2436
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 5 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 2 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 148.7×71.2×10.0 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 191 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Nokia C02

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C02

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C02

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C02

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (82/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (100/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (87/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nokia C02 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C02 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C02 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Nokia C02 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C02 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C02 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.