Realme V30 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't; the Realme V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Realme V30 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme V30: The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V30 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Weight 186 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Realme V30
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Realme V30
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme V30
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme V30
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (90/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (83/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V30 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme V30 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme V30 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.