Realme C2s vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme C2s (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C2s doesn't; the Realme C2s is noticeably lighter (166g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C2s
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme C2s better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 219g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C2s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C2s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C2s | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×73.7×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme C2s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C2s
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C2s
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C2s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme C2s by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C2s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (81/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C2s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C2s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C2s by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C2s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme C2s has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C2s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C2s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme C2s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.