Realme C65 4G vs Xiaomi 17

The Realme C65 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 348,562).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C65 4G

Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 72
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Realme C65 4G better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 191g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1461
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C65 4G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme C65 4G Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 348562 3404616
Geekbench Single 419 3566
Geekbench Multi 1461 10162
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 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
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 625 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.6×76.1×7.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Realme C65 4G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Realme C65 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Realme C65 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme C65 4G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C65 4G MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
348562 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +89.8%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Realme C65 4G by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C65 4G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (95/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (85/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C65 4G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 4G by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C65 4G and the Xiaomi 17?

The Realme C65 4G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C65 4G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C65 4G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Realme C65 4G over the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.