Head to head

Realme C73 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme C73 takes it by 9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme C73 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Realme C73 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme C73 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme C73 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme C73 if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C73 Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 32,999 Cheaper PKR 33,999
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 165.7 × 76.2 × 7.9 mm 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 195 g Better 206 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.72 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi) Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD
Protection Panda Glass (or equivalent hardened glass) Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 15 with Realme UI Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) Better 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Better 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired fast charging Better 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C OTG support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme C73 or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

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.

What is the price of Realme C73 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme C73 or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C73 or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.