Realme Q5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't; the Realme Q5 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme Q5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 235g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme Q5 Pro by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.