Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C2 2nd Edition | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x960 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | 8500 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 | 1GB / 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (82/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.