Realme 8i vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). 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 8i (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8i | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8i and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme 8i by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i 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.