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; launch prices were $120 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 32/100 (a 10-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 (528,398 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Redmi 17C
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 358608
- 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
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi 17C, the Realme C73 scores 10 points higher (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 358608 | |
| 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 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi 17C by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 17C was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme C73 (60/100 vs 46/100).