Realme C30 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme C30 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 28/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30 doesn't; the Realme C30 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C30
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Realme C30 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 224g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 16/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C30 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C30 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Realme C30
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C30 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C30 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C30 by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C30 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme C30 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C30 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 C30 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C30 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.