Realme 3i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3i doesn't; the Realme 3i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 3i
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme 3i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 235g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 3i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 3i | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme 3i
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 3i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 3i
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 3i and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme 3i by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (92/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 3i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme 3i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme 3i over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.