Realme 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 877,641); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't.
Realme 15T
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme 15T (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Realme 15T | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 15T and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme 15T by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Realme 15T was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme 15T (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme 15T is a better fit for everyday use. 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.