Realme C51s vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme C51s (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme C51s is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C51s

Performance 16
Display 43
Camera —
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Realme C51s better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 219g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C51s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C51s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 C51s Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Unisoc Tiger T612 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single 360 3639
Geekbench Multi 1250 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Realme UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 167.2×76.7×7.5 mm —
Weight 182 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Realme C51s

  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Realme C51s

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Realme C51s

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C51s

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (97/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (81/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (90/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C51s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C51s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C51s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme C51s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme C51s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Realme C51s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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