Realme C30s vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't; the Realme C30s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Realme C30s
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C30s leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Realme C30s | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI Go | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C30s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (87/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C30s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.