Realme C17 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't; the Realme C17 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C17
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C17 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C17 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme C17 by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (90/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.