Realme C35 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, 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 33/100 (a 53-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 C35 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C35
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme C35 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C35 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 C35 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C35 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C35 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme C35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C35
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- 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 significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C35 (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (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 C35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C35 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme C35 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme C35 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.