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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 13
Xiaomi 17
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).
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
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 13
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 13 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 unknownDetailed 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.