Karbonn Rebel vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Karbonn Rebel (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 358,608).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Karbonn Rebel

Performance 30
Display 48
Camera 31
Battery 55
Portability —
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Karbonn Rebel better?


  • Overall rating 37/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Karbonn Rebel vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (89/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Karbonn Rebel Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358608 3998145
Geekbench Single 432 3639
Geekbench Multi 1416 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution — 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera — 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Karbonn Rebel

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: —
31
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Karbonn Rebel

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Karbonn Rebel

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Karbonn Rebel and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Karbonn Rebel MediaTek Helio G81
37/100
358608 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Karbonn Rebel by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Karbonn Rebel

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (81/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (87/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Karbonn Rebel or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Karbonn Rebel and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Karbonn Rebel has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Karbonn Rebel or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Karbonn Rebel or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Karbonn Rebel over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.