Realme C53 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme C53 (India) (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 C53 (India) doesn't; the Realme C53 (India) is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C53 (India)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Realme C53 (India) better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C53 (India) 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 16/100). 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 C53 (India) (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C53 (India) (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (India) (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C53 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C53 (India) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | — | 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 13, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme C53 (India)
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C53 (India)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C53 (India)
- 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 C53 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (India) (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C53 (India) (81/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (India) (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C53 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C53 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (India) by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C53 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme C53 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C53 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C53 (India) 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.