Realme C61 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme C61 (India) (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 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 (India) doesn't; the Realme C61 (India) is noticeably lighter (187g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C61 (India)
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme C61 (India) better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 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 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C61 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C61 (India) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme C61 (India)
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C61 (India)
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C61 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C61 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C61 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme C61 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C61 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 (India) 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.