Realme U1 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 191g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme U1 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme U1 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme U1 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme U1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (95/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (81/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (87/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.