Nokia C31 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, 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 — 84/100 vs 10/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C31 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 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 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.