Realme C25 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C25 doesn't; the Realme C25 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C25
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme C25 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 235g
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C25 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C25 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C25
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C25
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C25 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme C25 by 93.7% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C25 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C25 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.