Realme C33 2023 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Realme C33 2023 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C33 2023 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C33 2023

Performance 16
Display 39
Camera —
Battery 43
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes Realme C33 2023 better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 29/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1250
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C33 2023 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 C33 2023 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Unisoc Tiger T612 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3569354
Geekbench Single 360 3310
Geekbench Multi 1250 10070
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2656x1220
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI S Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.7×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 187 g 192 g
Launch price — $825

Camera comparison

Realme C33 2023

  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Realme C33 2023

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Realme C33 2023

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C33 2023

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (95/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (85/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (84/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C33 2023 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C33 2023 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Realme C33 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme C33 2023 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Realme C33 2023 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.