Realme C83 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Realme C83 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C83 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C83 by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C83

Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 10
Battery 55
Portability 48
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Realme C83 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 212g vs 224g

  • Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 90W 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 (83/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C83 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C83 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C83 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C83 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 C83 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 528398 3950082
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 6800 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 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 —
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.3×78.1×8.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 212 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Realme C83

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme C83

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
65
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Realme C83

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme C83 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C83 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
40/100
528398 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +86.6%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme C83 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C83

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (98/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C83 (81/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme C83 (83/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C83 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C83 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme C83 by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C83 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Realme C83 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C83 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C83 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Realme C83 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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