Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 21/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C2 2nd Edition

Performance —
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 56
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?

  • Lighter: 180g vs 224g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 66 points higher (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 C2 2nd Edition Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3950082
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 5 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 2 MP 50 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 180 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Nokia C2 2nd Edition

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C2 2nd Edition

  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C2 2nd Edition

  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C2 2nd Edition

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (81/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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