{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c73-vs-xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T17:27:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C73 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
    "answer": "The Realme C73 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Realme C73 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 32,999 against PKR 33,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C73",
            "slug": "realme-c73",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c73/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-12_02_13-PM-1-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 32999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T07:11:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.2 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.72 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass (or equivalent hardened glass)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-17c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-27-2026-09_05_12-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-27T04:19:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 36.6,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 84.9,
                "overall": 60.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 23, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (Expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-c73",
        "margin": 9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 48.9,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 79,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 74
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 64.7
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 84.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C73 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme C73 charges 15W faster.",
        "Realme C73 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme C73 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Realme C73 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C73 or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi 17C can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme C73 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 is listed at PKR 32,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Realme C73 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C73 or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C73 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C73 or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C73 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}