Realme C2 2020 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme C2 2020 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C2 2020 doesn't; the Realme C2 2020 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C2 2020
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme C2 2020 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 235g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C2 2020 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C2 2020 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C2 2020 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 Lite | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×73.7×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme C2 2020
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C2 2020
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C2 2020
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C2 2020 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme C2 2020 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C2 2020
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (82/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C2 2020 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C2 2020 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2 2020 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C2 2020 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme C2 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C2 2020 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C2 2020 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme C2 2020 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.