Nokia C31 vs Vivo S17

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Vivo S17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).

The Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo S17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 41
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4600 mAh

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Vivo S17, the Vivo S17 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Vivo S17
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 200 g 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (67/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Vivo S17?

The Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Vivo S17?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo S17 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Vivo S17?

The Vivo S17 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Vivo S17?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.