Realme 5i vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme 5i by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.