Realme C17 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C17 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C17 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme C17 by 95.2% 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (99/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C17 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.