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 (3,207,732 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Realme X3
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 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)
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).
| Specification | Realme X3 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3207732 | |
| 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 |
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Realme X3 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme X3 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme X3
Price unknownperformance
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).
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 Realme X3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.