Realme C61 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme C61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 doesn't; the Realme C61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C61
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme C61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C61 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C61 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C61
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (82/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C61 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme C61 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.