Realme 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Realme 5 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Realme 5 by 93.3% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.