Realme Neo7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, 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 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,549,313).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 219g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2549313
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7315
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).

Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power 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 Neo7 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2549313 3654776
Geekbench Single 2250 3640
Geekbench Multi 7315 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 213 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100
2549313 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +30.2%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme Neo7 by 30.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (90/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (90/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.