Realme C17 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't; the Realme C17 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C17
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C17 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme C17 by 93.6% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.