OnePlus Nord 2 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 Lite better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus Nord 2 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.