realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
28.9Performance64.4
58.2Display63.8
42.6Camera74.3
58.4Battery92
73.3Features60
3 spec wins — realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 47.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+34). realme Narzo 70 Pro 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 Narzo 70 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 11% lower weight: 195 g vs 219 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 58
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 416 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,500 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | 92.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+11% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |