Realme Narzo 30 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 535,127); the Realme Narzo 30 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 30
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme Narzo 30 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 235g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 30 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 30 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 30 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme Narzo 30 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (92/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 30 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme Narzo 30 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 30 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.