Realme C3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme C3 (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 doesn't; the Realme C3 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C3
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme C3 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 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C3 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 (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C3 | 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 | 720x1560 | 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
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme C3 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (81/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3 by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme C3 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C3 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 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C3 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.