Realme C33 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme C33 (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 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C33 doesn't; the Realme C33 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C33
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Realme C33 better?
- Lighter: 187g 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C33 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 16/100). 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 C33 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C33 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C33 | 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 | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI S | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.7×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Realme C33
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C33
- 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 C33
- 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 C33
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C33 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C33 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C33 by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C33 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme C33 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C33 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C33 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.