Realme narzo N55 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme narzo N55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 365,001); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme narzo N55 doesn't; the Realme narzo N55 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme narzo N55

Performance 29
Display 54
Camera 37
Battery 46
Portability 66
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

What makes Realme narzo N55 better?

  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 365001
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme narzo N55 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme narzo N55 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).

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 narzo N55 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 365001 3654776
Geekbench Single 430 3639
Geekbench Multi 1375 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 680 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm —
Weight 189 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Realme narzo N55

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Display comparison

Realme narzo N55

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Battery and charging

Realme narzo N55

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Realme narzo N55 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme narzo N55 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +90.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme narzo N55 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme narzo N55

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (97/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (81/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (90/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (90/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme narzo N55 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme narzo N55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Realme narzo N55 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme narzo N55 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme narzo N55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme narzo N55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Realme narzo N55 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.