Realme C30s vs Redmi Note 17 Pro

Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 11/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't; the Realme C30s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).

The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 24 points (35/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C30s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 71
Design 17
Value for money 94
What makes Realme C30s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 17/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 24 points higher (35/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C30s (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (94/100 vs 55/100).

Realme C30s: The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C30s Redmi Note 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 809091
Geekbench Single 1009
Geekbench Multi 2892
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI Go Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 226 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Realme C30s
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Realme C30s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme C30s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme C30s
Price unknown
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C30s (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (67/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 24 points (35/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.