Realme 9 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 9 5G better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme 9 5G are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 9 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 9 5G by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme 9 5G are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G 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.