Realme X3 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Realme X3 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 235g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X3 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X3 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme X3 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (92/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 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.