Realme C55 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 365,001); the Realme C55 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C55
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme C55 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C55 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). 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 C55 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme C55 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C55 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme C55
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C55 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme C55 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C55
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme C55 (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C55 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme C55 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C55 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.