Nokia C31 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nokia C31 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.