Realme 10 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme 10 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 10 5G doesn't; the Realme 10 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 10 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Realme 10 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 10 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 10 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 10 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 10 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 10 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 10 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 10 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 10 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme 10 5G by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 10 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 10 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 10 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 10 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 10 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme 10 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 10 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 10 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme 10 5G 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.