Realme X3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Realme X3 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Realme X3
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Realme X3 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme X3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme X3 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme X3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (90/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme X3 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, budget-conscious buyers.