Realme C17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C17
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme C17 by 93.0% 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (95/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (81/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.