Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 181g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.