OnePlus Nord CE3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The OnePlus Nord CE3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 54/100 (a 34-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 806,420); the OnePlus Nord CE3 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE3
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes OnePlus Nord CE3 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 219g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE3 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 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 / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 184 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads OnePlus Nord CE3 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord CE3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus Nord CE3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE3 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 CE3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE3 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.