Realme C35 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't; the Realme C35 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C35
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Realme C35 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C35 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C35 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C35 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme C35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C35
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C35
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C35 (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C35 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme C35 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme C35 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.