Nokia C2 Tennen vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia C2 Tennen (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 17/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 Tennen doesn't; the Nokia C2 Tennen is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 Tennen
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nokia C2 Tennen better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C2 Tennen vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 Tennen is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C2 Tennen | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×72.4×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 Tennen
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C2 Tennen
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 Tennen
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia C2 Tennen and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia C2 Tennen by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia C2 Tennen
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 Tennen is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 Tennen or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen by 71 points (88/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C2 Tennen and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia C2 Tennen has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 Tennen or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C2 Tennen or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C2 Tennen 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.