Realme 9i vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 49-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 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9i and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 9i by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i 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.