Realme Q5i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5i
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme Q5i better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (92/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5i | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5i and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme Q5i by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (92/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5i 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.