Realme C25 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 33/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C25 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C25
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme C25 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 54 points higher (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C25 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C25 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C25
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C25
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C25 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme C25 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C25
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme C25 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 54 points (87/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C25 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.