Realme X3 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Lighter: 191g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X3 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 X3 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme X3 by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (87/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 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.