Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,416,021); the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT Neo 5 SE

Performance 69
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 193g vs 219g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1416021
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Realme GT Neo 5 SE: The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT Neo 5 SE Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1416021 3654776
Geekbench Single 1654 3639
Geekbench Multi 4217 11047
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1240x2772 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm —
Weight 193 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Realme GT Neo 5 SE

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT Neo 5 SE

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT Neo 5 SE

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT Neo 5 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
64/100
1416021 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +61.3%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT Neo 5 SE

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (97/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (90/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (90/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 SE over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users. 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.