Nokia C32 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Nokia C32 (2023) 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 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't; the Nokia C32 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C32

Performance —
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 53
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Nokia C32 better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 235g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C32 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C32 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia C32 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5001234
Geekbench Single — 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1208x2624
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Nokia C32

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C32

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C32

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C32

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (82/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (100/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (92/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C32 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C32 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C32 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Nokia C32 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C32 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C32 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.