Realme Narzo 30 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 535,127); the Realme Narzo 30 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 30
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme Narzo 30 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 30 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 30 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 30 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme Narzo 30 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (90/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 30 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 30 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme Narzo 30 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 30 over the 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.