Realme C100x vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme C100x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100x has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Realme C100x
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $709
- Overall rating 42/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Realme C100x vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Realme C100x — 54/100, 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 C100x (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (63/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Realme C100x | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $709 |
Realme C100x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100x
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $534. Realme C100x was $534 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (95/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100x or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100x and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme C100x has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100x or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100x or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100x over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme C100x is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.