OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) 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 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 41
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 219g

  • Better portability (59/100 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 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus Nord CE 3 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 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 680 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm —
Weight 195 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

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

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +83.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (90/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

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

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 3 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.