Realme C35 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't; the Realme C35 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C35
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme C35 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 235g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C35 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C35 (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C35 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme C35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C35
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C35 (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C35 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme C35 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme C35 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.