Realme C100 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $210 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 524,785); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 224g).
Realme C100 5G
Xiaomi 17
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $709
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 224g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 5G 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme C100 5G — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (63/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $709 |
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 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
We compared Realme C100 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme C100 5G by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Realme C100 5G was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme C100 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.