Nokia C12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia C12 Pro (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nokia C12 Pro better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C12 Pro
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C12 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C12 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia C12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.