Realme Note 70 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme Note 70 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 32/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 70 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Note 70
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme Note 70 better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Note 70 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 55 points higher (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme Note 70 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Note 70 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme Note 70
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Note 70
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Note 70
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Note 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (95/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme Note 70 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Note 70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 by 55 points (87/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Note 70 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme Note 70 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme Note 70 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.