Redmi 13C 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 554,590); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13C 4G
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 13C 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 13C 4G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 13C 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 13C 4G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi 13C 4G by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 13C 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13C 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 13C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13C 4G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.