Realme 11 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme 11 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 554,590); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 11 4G doesn't; the Realme 11 4G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 11 4G

Performance 43
Display 69
Camera 41
Battery 53
Portability 72
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Realme 11 4G better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 554590
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 11 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 11 4G Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 554590 3654776
Geekbench Single 727 3639
Geekbench Multi 2047 11047
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.9×73.3×8.0 mm —
Weight 178 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Realme 11 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Realme 11 4G

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Realme 11 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 11 4G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 11 4G MediaTek Helio G99
49/100
554590 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +84.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme 11 4G by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 11 4G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G (97/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G (90/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 11 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 11 4G by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 11 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme 11 4G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 11 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 11 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Realme 11 4G 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.