Realme C2 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Realme C2 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C2 doesn't; the Realme C2 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C2

Performance 10
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 74
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Realme C2 better?

  • Lighter: 166g vs 203g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 177554
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C2 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme C2 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 177554 4888150
Geekbench Single 233 4301
Geekbench Multi 723 12490
Display 6.1" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1560 1120x2436
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 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 16GB / 32GB 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 166 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Realme C2

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Realme C2

  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Realme C2

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme C2 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C2 MediaTek Helio P22
21/100
177554 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +96.4%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Realme C2 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C2

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (100/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (82/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (100/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (87/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C2 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Realme C2 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Realme C2 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.