Realme C100x vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Comparing the Realme C100x (2026) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100x
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 52
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Realme C100x better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C100x vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C100x leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C100x is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Realme C100x: The Realme C100x is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C100x Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Realme C100x
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Realme C100x
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme C100x
  • 7500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme C100x
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (87/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (82/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme C100x is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100x by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C100x and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Realme C100x has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C100x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C100x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme C100x over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Realme C100x is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.