Realme C61 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Realme C61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 doesn't; the Realme C61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Realme C61
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Realme C61 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Realme C61 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C61
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Realme C61 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Realme C61 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Realme C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.