Realme Q5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme Q5 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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.