Realme V30 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek, 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't; the Realme V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Realme V30 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh

  • 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)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V30 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 V30 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme V30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Realme V30: The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Realme V30
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Realme V30
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme V30
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme V30
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (87/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme V30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Realme V30 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.