Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 6/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 76 points (82/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 76 points higher (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C2 2nd Edition Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3593401
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 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 1GB / 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 180 g 226 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (93/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (72/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 76 points (82/100 vs 6/100).

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

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.