Realme Q5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme Q5 by 82.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 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.