Realme 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-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 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Realme 16
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, 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 16 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme 16
- 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 16 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme 16 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Realme 16 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme 16 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.