Realme P4 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $229 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-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 956,756); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Realme P4 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Realme P4
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $799
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Realme P4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 57/100). 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). Value score: Realme P4 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme P4 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Realme P4 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.9×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $799 |
Realme P4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme P4
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P4
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme P4 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme P4 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $570. Realme P4 was $570 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme P4 (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Realme P4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme P4 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P4 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme P4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme P4 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.