Realme C83 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme C83 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C83 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C83
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Realme C83 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 219g
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C83 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C83 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C83 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×78.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme C83
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C83
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C83
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C83 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme C83 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C83
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C83 (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (89/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C83 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C83 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme C83 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C83 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C83 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C83 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.