Realme C73 vs Redmi 17C
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; estimated prices are $120 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 32 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 358,383).
Realme C73
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi 17C, the Realme C73 scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $120 | $100 |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi 17C by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.