Nokia C31 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).

The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 71
Design 17
Value for money 94
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 17/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Redmi Note 17 Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 809091
Geekbench Single 1009
Geekbench Multi 2892
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm
Weight 200 g 226 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (71/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (50/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.