Realme 13 vs Xiaomi 17

The Realme 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 13 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 13

Performance 43
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 67
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Realme 13 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 13 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 13 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 13 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

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 Realme 13 Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 528398 3404616
Geekbench Single 771 3566
Geekbench Multi 1980 10162
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 580 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 165.6×76.1×7.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Realme 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Realme 13

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

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Realme 13

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
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 Realme 13 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 13 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100
528398 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +84.5%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 13 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 13

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 (95/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 13 (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 (81/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 13 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 13 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 13 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 13 and the Xiaomi 17?

The Realme 13 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 13 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 13 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Realme 13 over the 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.