Realme C2s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme C2s (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 21/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C2s doesn't; the Realme C2s is noticeably lighter (166g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C2s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Realme C2s better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 224g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C2s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 66 points higher (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C2s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C2s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×73.7×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Realme C2s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C2s
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C2s
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C2s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme C2s by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C2s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (81/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C2s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C2s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C2s by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C2s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme C2s has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C2s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C2s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme C2s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.