Nokia C22 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nokia C22 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C22 doesn't; the Nokia C22 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C22
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nokia C22 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C22 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C22 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C22 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C22
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia C22
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C22
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C22
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C22 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C22 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C22 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nokia C22 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C22 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C22 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.