Realme Narzo N61 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme Narzo N61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 28/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo N61 doesn't; the Realme Narzo N61 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo N61
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Realme Narzo N61 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 224g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo N61 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo N61 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo N61 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 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 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo N61
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo N61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo N61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo N61
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo N61 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo N61 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo N61 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme Narzo N61 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo N61 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo N61 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo N61 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.