Nokia C31 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads — 17/100 vs 10/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G edges out the Nokia C31 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 15
Design 60
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4160 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 200g

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G scores 7 points higher (17/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2400x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4160 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 430 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 200 g 192 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (29/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (37/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G edges out the Nokia C31 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.