Realme C85 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme C85 5G (2025) 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 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C85 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Realme C85 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Overall rating 47/100
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 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C85 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Realme C85 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C85 5G | 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 | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.9×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme C85 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C85 5G
- 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 C85 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 C85 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme C85 5G by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C85 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Realme C85 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C85 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C85 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme C85 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C85 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C85 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C85 5G 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.