realme 15T 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
46.7Performance64.4
69.9Display63.8
37.9Camera74.3
75.6Battery92
57.3Features60
4 spec wins — realme 15T 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and performance (+18). realme 15T 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 15T 5G
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 64
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 17% lower weight: 181 g vs 219 g
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 76
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 60 W
Display
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 416 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,000 nits+14% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+17% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |