Realme C51s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Realme C51s (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme C51s is noticeably lighter (182g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C51s

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Realme C51s better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 235g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C51s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C51s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (75/100 vs 33/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme C51s Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc Tiger T612 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5001234
Geekbench Single 360 4327
Geekbench Multi 1250 12873
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1208x2624
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Realme UI Android 17
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 167.2×76.7×7.5 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 182 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Realme C51s

  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Realme C51s

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Realme C51s

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C51s

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (100/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (82/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (92/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C51s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (75/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C51s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C51s by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C51s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Realme C51s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme C51s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Realme C51s 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.