Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 23/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 61 points (84/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 61 points higher (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 9 Pro Plus Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Weight 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (90/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (83/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 61 points (84/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.