Realme V20 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme V20 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V20 doesn't; the Realme V20 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V20
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme V20 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V20 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V20 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme V20
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme V20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V20 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme V20 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (82/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V20 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V20 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V20 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme V20 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme V20 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V20 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.