Realme 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-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 877,641); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't.
Realme 15T
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $999
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 15T (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 15T | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $999 |
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 15T and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme 15T by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Realme 15T was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 15T (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme 15T is a better fit for everyday use. 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.