Nokia C31 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nokia C31 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.2×78.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C31
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.