Realme Q5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 — 90/100 vs 58/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't; the Realme Q5 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Realme Q5 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 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 / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP 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 Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme Q5 Pro by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro by 32 points (90/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.