OnePlus Nord 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $339 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 56
Portability 61
Value for money 60
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $339 vs $799

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1542660
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 40/100).

OnePlus Nord 3: The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 3 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1542660 3654776
Geekbench Single 1693 3640
Geekbench Multi 4384 11033
Display 6.7" Fluid AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1240x2772 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1450 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 219 g
Price $339 $799
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
60/100
1542660 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +57.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord 3
$339
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $460. OnePlus Nord 3 is cheaper by $460.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (97/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.