Realme realme V23i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Realme realme V23i
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (87/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.