Realme 5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 28/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 5 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 5 by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (81/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.