Realme 3i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3i doesn't; the Realme 3i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 3i

Performance 20
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 39
Portability 71
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes Realme 3i better?

  • Lighter: 175g vs 192g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4230 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 3i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 3i Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 314537 3569354
Geekbench Single 341 3310
Geekbench Multi 779 10070
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 2656x1220
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4230 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 175 g 192 g
Launch price — $825

Camera comparison

Realme 3i

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Realme 3i

  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Realme 3i

  • 4230 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
39
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 3i and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 3i MediaTek Helio P60
26/100
314537 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +91.2%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme 3i by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 3i

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (95/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (81/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (84/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 3i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 3i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Realme 3i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 3i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 3i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Realme 3i over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.