Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition leads — 6/100 vs 5/100 (a 1-point difference).
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition scores 1 points higher (6/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C2 2nd Edition | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x960 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | — | |
| RAM | 1GB / 2GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB | — | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 2400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (75/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.