Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 750,481).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.