Realme C25
#2315
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
#1527Category Breakdown
Realme C25
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance
73.178.4
Camera
29.968.5
Display
69.872.9
Battery
37.735.9
Build
84.192.0
Connectivity
54.555.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.157.4
Summary
- The Realme C25 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C25 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 720G, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the C25 includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max boasts a 64 MP main sensor along with additional lenses for versatility, including 4K video recording.
- The C25 has a larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the 5020 mAh battery of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, but the latter supports faster 33W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the C25 using Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max originally shipped with Android 10 but is upgradable to Android 12 with MIUI 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C25
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2021, March 23
2020, March 12
Announced
2021, March 23
2020, March 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CB Helio G70 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 2EEMC2
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF (International model)or13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF (India model)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
32 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired5W reverse wired
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.9 x 9.6 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
209 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Water Blue, Water Gray
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.82 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass