OnePlus Nord 3 vs Xiaomi 17

The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $339 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,542,660).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 27 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
  • Cheaper: $339 vs $958

  • Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1542660
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (86/100 vs 60/100).

OnePlus Nord 3: The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 3 Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1542660 3274157
Geekbench Single 1693 3566
Geekbench Multi 4384 10162
Display 6.7" Fluid AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1240x2772 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1450 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 193 g 191 g
Price $339 $958
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

OnePlus Nord 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
60/100
1542660 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +52.9%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord 3
$339
Xiaomi 17
$958

Price difference: $619. OnePlus Nord 3 is cheaper by $619.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (87/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (86/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).

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

The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

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

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