Realme C53 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme C53 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 34/100 (a 52-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 C53 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C53
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme C53 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C53 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C53 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C53 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI T | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme C53
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C53
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C53
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (85/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C53 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C53 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C53 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C53 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme C53 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C53 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C53 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.