Realme Q5 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme Q5 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 over the 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.