Realme V23 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't; the Realme V23 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme V23

Performance 42
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Realme V23 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme V23 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme V23 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 569913 3654776
Geekbench Single 684 3639
Geekbench Multi 1900 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm —
Weight 190 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Realme V23

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Realme V23

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Realme V23

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23 MediaTek Dimensity 810
42/100
569913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +84.4%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme V23 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme V23

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (97/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme V23 (81/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (90/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (90/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme V23 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V23 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme V23 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.