Realme C01 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Realme C01 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C01

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 45
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Realme C01 better?

  • Lighter: 210g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 34/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C01 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C01 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Realme C01 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Realme C01 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T7250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3998145
Geekbench Single 600 3639
Geekbench Multi 1800 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 900 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 166.5×78.2×8.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Realme C01

  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme C01

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Realme C01

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C01

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (98/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C01 (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Realme C01 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C01 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C01 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C01 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Realme C01 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C01 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C01 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Realme C01 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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