Realme C3 (3 cameras) vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme C3 (3 cameras) (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C3 (3 cameras) doesn't; the Realme C3 (3 cameras) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C3 (3 cameras)

Performance 27
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Realme C3 (3 cameras) better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 219g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 317084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C3 (3 cameras) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 27/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 (3 cameras) is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme C3 (3 cameras) Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 317084 3654776
Geekbench Single 417 3639
Geekbench Multi 1345 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10.0; realme UI 1.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 480 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm —
Weight 195 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Realme C3 (3 cameras)

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Realme C3 (3 cameras)

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Realme C3 (3 cameras)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme C3 (3 cameras) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C3 (3 cameras) MediaTek Helio G70
28/100
317084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.3%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme C3 (3 cameras) by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C3 (3 cameras)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (97/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 (3 cameras) is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C3 (3 cameras) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (3 cameras) by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C3 (3 cameras) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme C3 (3 cameras) has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C3 (3 cameras) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C3 (3 cameras) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Realme C3 (3 cameras) 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.