Realme 10s vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme 10s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 10s doesn't; the Realme 10s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 10s
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme 10s better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 10s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme 10s (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 10s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 10s | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 10s
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 10s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 10s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 10s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme 10s by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 10s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme 10s (81/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 10s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 10s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10s by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 10s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme 10s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 10s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 10s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.