Nokia C300 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia C300 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, 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 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 320,666); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C300 doesn't; the Nokia C300 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C300
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nokia C300 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 320666
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 345
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1065
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C300 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C300 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 320666 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 345 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1065 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.6×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C300
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C300
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C300
- 4000 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 C300 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia C300 by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C300
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (89/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C300 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C300 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia C300 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C300 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 C300 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C300 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.